Andes, McComas hold forth; School board candidates have forum to themselves with opponents absent

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two of the four Worcester County Board of Education candidates attended a town hall last Thursday to discuss current matters ahead of next month’s election. Sponsored by...

Jail contract renewed by county despite ongoing suit

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials unanimously voted to renew the service contract for the medical provider at the county jail, even as that provider is a defendant named in a pend...

Hearing set on insurance worries; State administration will hold virtual meeting, gather feedback on ongoing issue

Owners of manufactured homes are encouraged to attend a virtual meeting regarding ongoing insurance issues. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Maryland Insurance Administration will hold a virtual hearing to ...

Berlin posts full calendar for October; From IPAs to pumpkins, Halloween and cars, town has plenty to celebrate

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s event calendar is chock-full of autumnal and Halloween ongoings this October. Berlin’s Fall Cruisers, a vintage car show, is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 12, f...

Berlin’s Pumpkins in the Park announced; First-year event hosted by horticulture committee around Decatur park pond

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Halloween events continue as the Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee gears up for its Pumpkins in the Park event. Businesses and individuals can donate $25 t...

Committee pleased with election revisions; Vendor reports 28% of Pines property owners chose to vote electronically

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s...

Taylor House Museum hosting movie Sunday; Book festival to return on Oct. 19 with readings, new Berlin Book Award concept

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum has a busy slate of events this month. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the facility will show the Halloween classic “The Legend of Sleepy Ho...

County budgets $587K for marketing spend through different mediums

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 11, 2024) Drumming up new tourists to visit Maryland’s Coast using Google and Facebook will account for a majority of advertising dollars spent by Worcester Countyâ...

Family foundation donates $438K for playground

(Oct. 10, 2024) A six-figure gift to Worcester County’s recreation department will pay tribute to a local family while breathing new life into a public park near Pocomoke. County officials signed of...

Wind farm virtual hearing on expanded project Oct. 16; Public Service Commission will accept comments on US Wind’s latest revisions

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A proposal from US Wind to expand its project off Maryland’s coast will be the subject of a public hearing later this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Maryland Pu...