NEWARK – School system officials unveiled two calendar options this month for the next school year.At the November meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, school system officials presented two calendar options for the 2022-2023 school year. One calendar ends the academic year June 8 while the other, which features longer breaks, ends the… Read more »
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Taylor House Museum Offering Candlelight Tours, Open House
BERLIN – Candlelight tours and a holiday open house will give the community the chance to experience the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in the coming weeks.The museum, located on Main Street, will be open for candlelight tours this Friday and will host an open house Dec. 4.“It’s an opportunity for people who love the… Read more »
New Crosswalk Coming To Berlin’s Route 113 Intersection
BERLIN – A crosswalk is coming to Route 113 at its intersection with Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin.Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials confirmed this week that plans were underway for the installation of an automated pedestrian signal at a crosswalk on Route 113. The intersection is crossed regularly by pedestrians going to and… Read more »
Though No Official Recommendation Yet, OC Planning Commission Majority Supports Margaritaville
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials again delayed a decision regarding a Margaritaville Hotel and Resort proposed for the former Beach Plaza Hotel site.The Ocean City Planning Commission met Tuesday to continue deliberations regarding a 13-story hotel and conference center. The Margaritaville complex would encompass most of the city block between 13th and 14th streets…. Read more »
Berlin Kicks Off Holiday Season Friday With Ice Ice Event
BERLIN – The town will kick off the holiday season this Friday with its annual tree lighting and Ice Ice Berlin.On Friday, Nov. 26, ice sculptures will line the streets beginning at 5 p.m. as people are invited to Berlin for an evening of shopping and holiday cheer.“Come down for this family event to get… Read more »
Proposed Va. Convenience Store’s Request To Use Pocomoke Sewer Denied; Motion To Hold Public Hearing Fails
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 »
Proposed School Calendar Options Differ On End Dates In June
NEWARK – School system officials unveiled two calendar options this month for the next school year.At the November meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, school system officials presented two calendar options for the 2022-2023 school year. One calendar ends the academic year June 8 while the other, which features longer breaks, ends the… Read more »
Berlin Meeting Canceled After Positive Cases
BERLIN – Berlin officials have canceled next week’s council meeting and closed offices to the public following employees testing positive for COVID-19.Mayor Zack Tyndall said Wednesday that the Nov. 22 council meeting had been canceled and that town hall was closed to the public. The closure came after employees tested positive for COVID-19.“We wanted to… Read more »
Broadband Connections Celebrated In County’s South End
POCOMOKE – Two broadband companies celebrated their first connections in southern Worcester County this week.Both Talkie Communications Inc. and Choptank Fiber connected their initial customers to high speed internet this week. County officials are excited to see broadband finally becoming accessible to those in rural areas.“Instead of being on the bottom of the heap the… Read more »
County Schools Offering Modified Quarantine With Testing, Masks
BERLIN – The school system has changed student quarantine protocols.In a message to parents Monday, Superintendent Lou Taylor outlined changes to the student quarantine practices for Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS). Students now will have a modified seven-day quarantine option if they meet certain eligibility requirements.Lauren Williams, the school system’s coordinator of health services, confirmed… Read more »