Ratcliffe Foundation Pledges $900K To Hatchery Competition

SALISBURY — From blown glass to sporting equipment, water quality monitoring to baked goods, and many products and services in between, more than 100 entrepreneurs have made their dreams a reality with the help of Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition.Many more will have that opportunity over the… Read more »

Board Reviews Complaint Process

SNOW HILL – Worcester County is in the final stages of establishing the new processes mandated by Maryland’s police reform measures.While Worcester County’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) began meeting last fall, since then officials have been working to fill the two other bodies required by new state laws—the administrative charging committee and the trial board…. Read more »

Berlin Commission Approves Plans For New Brewery

Berlin Commission Approves Plans For New Brewery

BERLIN – Officials this week approved plans for a new brewery in Berlin.The Berlin Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for Berlin Beer Company, a new brewery proposed for the former Broad Street Station building.“It’s perfect for the location,” commission member Pete Cosby said. “I’m excited about it.”Glen and Adam Davis approached the commission… Read more »

Council Denies Margaritaville Hearing Request For Right-Of-Way Purchase; Developer Presents Project Revisions

Council Denies Margaritaville Hearing Request For Right-Of-Way Purchase; Developer Presents Project Revisions

OCEAN CITY – The attorney for the proposed Margaritaville project said his client is exploring other options after the Ocean City council denied the developer’s request to hold a public hearing for the purchase of right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue.In a work session Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request from the connections… Read more »

Commissioners Vote 4-2 To Not Meet County Schools Funding Request; Approved Amount Meets Minimum State Requirement

Commissioners Vote 4-2 To Not Meet County Schools Funding Request; Approved Amount Meets Minimum State Requirement

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-2 this week to fund the school system at the maintenance of effort level in the coming fiscal year.The majority of the commissioners this week voted to provide Worcester County Public Schools with funding of $100,006,640 for the coming fiscal year. The amount is less than what… Read more »