Berlin’s budget sees income drop

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Administrator Fleetwood expects 5 percent decline in FY21 revenue (April 16, 2020) Berlin government unveiled a $5.8 million general fund budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2...

Berlin Briefs

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Several motions were approved by the Berlin mayor and Town Council during its first virtual meeting held at Town Hall on Monday. Council member Zack Tynda...

WCPS online learning challenges, successes

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Last Friday marked the end of the second week of online learning for Worcester County Public School high school students and the first week for middle and...

Multiple markets in county to shop for fresh produce

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Many businesses have closed to the public because of the coronavirus; however, a number of local farms and grocery stores remain open to provide residents...

Local Company Offers ‘Spread A Little Sunshine’ Campaign

BERLIN – A resort-based company is looking to help those in the local service industry through a new campaign.Last week, Ultra Solar & Wind Solutions – a residential and commercial so...

Berlin Finds New Home For Annual Fireworks Display

BERLIN – The Town of Berlin has partnered with Worcester County to relocate the annual fireworks display to the athletic complex at the south end of town.Both municipal and county officials thi...

Governor Issues Face Mask Order, Talks Responsible Recovery

OCEAN CITY — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday afternoon announced a new executive order mandating face masks or other face covering for residents visiting retail establishments such as gr...

Roasted spaghetti squash with brisket jam

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 (April 16, 2020) Oh, what a wild ride this has been. My heart goes out to those north of us who were just battered by the recent nor’easter, but I am glad that we dodg...

Flags For Heroes To Honor Vets, Pandemic Front Line Workers

OCEAN PINES — Along with honoring local veterans, the annual Flags for Heroes display this year will also highlight those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.A dedication ceremony plann...

Wicomico Council Opposes Letters To Governor, Mayor

SALISBURY – Highlighting the inappropriate nature of the missives, officials in Wicomico County agreed to hold off on sending letters of concern to the Maryland governor and Salisbury mayor rega...