SNOW HILL– U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited Berlin Friday to highlight $400,000 in grant funding the Berlin Fire Company received.Van Hollen, joined by Eric Smothers of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, spoke at the Berlin Fire Company’s Main Street station Friday morning about the need for support for emergency responders. Van Hollen said $400,000… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted this week to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-2 to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use. The new language will allow commercial use as long as it doesn’t interfere with recreational use.“This does not impact at all recreational… Read more »
BERLIN– An email vote regarding a Town of Berlin budget transfer violated the Open Meetings Act, a state board has ruled.The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board (OMCB) issued an opinion July 31 that the Berlin Town Council violated the Open Meetings Act with a May 31 email vote regarding a budget transfer. Berlin resident Jason… Read more »
BERLIN– Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles as police are investigating several recent thefts from unlocked cars.Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said his department this week is investigating more than a dozen thefts from vehicles that occurred during the last two weekends. While the police have leads, he encourages anyone who thinks their vehicle… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Already-paired Arian twosomes experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Use that strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials continue to encourage residents to share their thoughts on future growth as the update to the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan gets underway.More than 900 people have already responded to the online survey consultants are using to gather public input as Worcester County embarks on its 10-year comprehensive plan update.Jennifer Keener, the… Read more »
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed approval of updated boat ramp regulations this week after hearing from several citizens on the issue.The commissioners voted 4-2 to deliberate further on a bill that would have updated regulations at the county’s boat ramps. Several commissioners voiced concerns with the proposal, which would allow commercial use… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A new committee will review public school construction funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 6-1 to create a committee to consider development of a policy on school construction funding. According to county staff, this is an ideal time for the issue to be considered because a new school is… Read more »
BERLIN – While the family awaits September’s jury trial, the community is looking to remember Gavin Knupp with a memorial paddle out on the one-year remembrance of his death next week.Knupp was 14 years old when he was struck and killed on July 11, 2022, in a hit-and-run collision on Grays Corner Road as a… Read more »