Obituaries – May 1, 2020

John T. CossentinoWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — John “Jack” T. Cossentino passed away on April 11, 2020 at his home in West Palm Beach, Fla. while surrounded by his loving family.Born in W...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 1, 2020

Though unknowns remain, there appears to be some clarity developing on when the economic shutdown will begin to end. It’s not a definite, but closure mandates should be lifted within the next t...

First Tunas Out of Ocean City, MD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAThe weather window that we had open for the past few days was absolutely slammed shut today with stiff winds and rain associated with a strong front that sho...

What do we do now? Proceed with caution

As politicians, businesspeople, some economists and libertarian-minded individuals agitate for an end to the covid-19 lockdowns, the argument invariably brings up the relatively small percentage of vi...

WCPS BOE approves waiver of final exams

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Members of the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education voted on Tuesday, April 21, to waive final exams following the extended school closure d...

Utility budget for FY21 in Berlin to be slightly higher

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Town of Berlin officials discussed the utilities budget during a work session meeting Monday evening. The overall utility budget for fiscal year 2021 is $...

Worcester Co. Library goes digital

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Even though the Worcester County Library branches remain closed under Gov. Larry Hogan’s order that only essential businesses can be open, books are sti...

Berlin approves i.g Burton request

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) The Berlin mayor and Town Council approved the purchase of seven Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) in sewer and water capacity for the car dealership i.g. ...

WCPS provide over 50,000 meals

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 30, 2020) Worcester County Public Schools have handed out 54,432 meals to students over the past month, since schools were officially closed because of the covid-19...

Berlin Farmers Market to open for season on Sunday

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Social distancing rules will apply for patrons, vendors per state’s guidelines (April 30, 2020) The third annual Berlin Farmers Market might be unconventional this year,...