Md. Coastal Bays Program virtual education

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) Just about every corner of Worcester County has been affected in some way by the spread of covid-19, and the nonprofit Maryland Coastal Bays Program is no...

Hogan shows what leaders are made of

Democrat or Republican, you have to hand it to Gov. Larry Hogan for the way he has handled the coronavirus outbreak in this state. An almost accidental governor after winning his first term over weak ...

Berlin’s first virtual meeting gets job done

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Improvements will be made as livestreaming continues (April 23, 2020) Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood is pleased with the results of the first virtual meeting of ...

Closures continue, schools teaching online

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Educators offering courses virtually, attendance rate of 96 percent for Worcester (April 23, 2020) Worcester County public school students will have to work online a littl...

Wells helps Berlin businesses apply for grants amid covid

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) Even though her office is closed to the public, Economic & Community Development Director Ivy Wells has been working with Berlin businesses to help ob...

Area churches offer virtual worship, prayers

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) In order to comply with Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home executive order and also ensure people are social distancing, a number of local churches are off...

Calvin B. Taylor museum asks residents for covid collection

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is asking residents to share their thoughts and records of the covid-19 pandemic for an archive its creating. ...

Discussions Continue On When, How To Open Ocean City Area; Governor Expected To Address Timelines, Phases This Week

OCEAN CITY — There appears to be continued hope for an eventual easing of some of the restrictions in place and a phased reopening of the Ocean City marketplace, but when that starts will likel...

High Schools Recognizing Seniors With Ongoing Campaign

BERLIN – High schools in Worcester County are making efforts to recognize graduating students as schools remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.Last Friday, State Superintendent of Schools ...

Del. Man Arrested After Truck Theft, Hotel Burglary

OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested on numerous charges last week after allegedly stealing a box truck, driving it to Ocean City and breaking into and stealing numerous items from a resort...