SNOW HILL – With smoke billowing over his stove as growing flames jumped out of a pot of cooking oil, Berlin resident Josh Davis got his family out of the house and called 911. Within minutes, responders from the Berlin Fire Company were on the scene and had the fire extinguished.“All four of us were… Read more »
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Buckingham PTA Offering Events To Support School
BERLIN – Buckingham Elementary School’s PTA is seeking community support for a variety of events this month.After weeks of work creating the school’s float for the Berlin Christmas Parade, Buckingham’s PTA volunteers aren’t slowing down yet. The organization has a fundraiser at Flagship Cinemas on Dec. 11 and is collecting supplies through next week for… Read more »
Latest Berlin Building Renovation Design Gains HDC Support
BERLIN – With updated renderings presented this week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved renovation plans for the building at the corner of William and Pitts streets.Though the commission okayed the changes to the former Goober’s Restaurant building last month, that approval was contingent on a look at updated renderings. Commission members said this week… Read more »
Berlin’s Roaming White Hen’s Popularity Growing; Chicken Crossing Signs Now Posted
BERLIN – Berlin. Known for its historic buildings, small town charm and now — its wandering chicken.In recent weeks, residents and visitors have taken to social media to share sightings of a wandering white hen throughout the downtown area. Whether she’s peering into the toy store or soaking up the sun outside the health department,… Read more »
Seacrets Liquor Store Reconstruction Plans Approved In OC
OCEAN CITY – Planning officials approved minor changes to plans to replace the liquor store in front of Seacrets.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved minor revisions to the site plan for the Atlantic Beverage Center. The changes came after property owner Leighton Moore removed the employee housing proposed for the third floor… Read more »
$717K School Turf Field Approved
NEWARK– Pocomoke High School is expected to have a new turf field in place by next school year.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously last week to spend $717,113 to replace the turf field at Pocomoke High School.“We’re requesting Board of Education approval to replace the turf field at the home of the new… Read more »
Sheriff Pitches County Public Safety Facility For Departments
SNOW HILL – A new public safety facility would provide law enforcement with much needed space and a more visible location, according to Sheriff Matt Crisafulli.Crisafulli met with the Worcester County Commissioners last week to talk about the need for a new public safety building. Currently, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is housed in the… Read more »
State’s Attorney Briefs County Officials On Body Camera Impact
SNOW HILL – Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser outlined the staggering impact she expects the police body camera mandate to have on her office this week.Heiser met with the Worcester County Commissioners Nov. 16 to brief them on the far-reaching effect Maryland’s body camera mandate would have on Worcester County. It’s her office that… Read more »
Va. Convenience Store’s Request To Use Pocomoke Sewer Denied
SNOW HILL – Plans for a Virginia convenience store to hook up to Pocomoke City’s sewer system have come to a halt following concern from county officials.Several of the Worcester County Commissioners last week expressed opposition to Pocomoke City’s plans to provide sewer service to the Royal Farms just over the Virginia line in New… Read more »
Berlin Continues Modified Operations After Positive Tests
BERLIN – Town offices reopened to the public Tuesday but with modified hours after multiple employees tested positive for COVID-19.The town announced Tuesday that the Berlin Planning Department and the Berlin Welcome Center had reopened to the public. Town Hall will be open to the public only on Wednesdays.“Our top priority is protecting the health… Read more »