Ocean Pines swears in new officer, recognizes Stephen Decatur wrestling team

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors recently swore in a former Ocean City officer to the community force,  discussed traffic concerns and recognized the Stephen Decatur High School wrestli...

Berlin historic commission approves siding for Main Street home

Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission have voted to approve cedar impression vinyl siding for a Formstone home on South Main Street. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Historic distric...

Berlin balances budget with no tax rate increase

Berlin council members have approved a tax rate of $0.8275 per $100 of assessed land value, the same as it is now. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin’s elected officials voted unanimously ...

Berlin restaurants secure liquor licenses, transfers

The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved liquor license requests for a trio of businesses in Berlin last week. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The board that oversees alcoholi...

Ocean Pines board dissolves racquet sports committee

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted in a 6-1 majority to dissolve the community’s Racquet Sports Advisory Committee following mold allegations and membership option controversie...

State providing $3.9M for new Pocomoke library

Worcester County staff recently told the county commissioners that the state would be providing nearly $4 million for construction of a new library in Pocomoke. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor P...

Worcester Chamber in Ocean Pines sticking to name change despite continued backlash

Controversy surrounding the Ocean Pines Association’s decision to cut ties with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, formerly the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, was recently rehashed....

Worcester board of ed discusses latest roadblocks to state funding for Buckingham

Members of the Worcester County Board of Education recently discussed financial roadblocks to a desire to replace Buckingham Elementary School and new planned safety implementations. By Tara Fischer, ...

Worcester zoning board signs off on Atlantic General anniversary plans

Members of the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals recently approved a request from Atlantic General Hospital to hold the facility’s 31st anniversary celebration next month at a private loc...

Berlin mayor proposes fire company partnership for parking 

Mayor Zack Tyndall has asked Berlin Fire Company leadership to determine if the department would consider leasing some of its property behind the station to the town to be used for parking. By Charlen...