Things To Do Around Town – March 13, 2020

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style. 410-641-0157.Every...

BIS Students Design Water Filtration Systems

Students in Mrs. Miller’s science class at Berlin Intermediate School read an article about a young girl in Africa who walks two miles just to get water for her family and the water she does ge...

Morris Mill Project Completion Delayed Again

SALISBURY – A new timeline for rehabilitation work at Morris Mill Dam will delay the opening of South Division Street.The contractor for the high hazard Morris Mill Dam project has requested an ...

Funding Transfers For Projects Tabled In Wicomico

SALISBURY – Resolutions to transfer funds to cover the costs of two county projects were tabled last week after elected leaders highlighted the need for an appointed finance director.On March 3,...

Middle School Awarded $3,000 Grant For Books

POCOMOKE –  Students at Pocomoke Middle School will soon have access to thousands of new books thanks to a grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation.Staff were advised at the beginning of Marc...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 13, 2020

Efforts to regulate short-term rental regulations have become a divisive issue in Berlin. Friction seems to be the norm these days in the small town, but I think the short-term rental talks and the o...

Three Decatur Wrestlers Win State Titles

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team closed out an unforgettable season last weekend with continued dominance in the state championships with three individual titles and five wrestl...

Voices From The Readers – March 13, 2020

Delegate Explains No VoteEditor:Last week House Bill 1300, also known as “The Kirwan Commission” was voted on by the House of Delegates. I voted against this bill and the more than $30 bi...

Special Event Zone Changes Required

The hope with the reinvented special event zone legislation working through the Maryland General Assembly currently in Annapolis is local courtesy will win out.It’s what should have happened la...

Big Crowd Expected For Annual St. Pat’s 5K

OCEAN CITY- With cool but clear weather forecasted for the weekend, the St. Patrick’s 5K on the Boardwalk on Saturday is once again expected to be the perfect kickoff for the day’s festivi...