Berlin skate park designer selected

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) The skateboard wheels are in motion in Berlin. Last Tuesday, representatives from the nonprofit We Heart Berlin briefed the Berlin Parks Commission on the...

Berlin Planning Commission recommends urban design contractor

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-0 on March 8 to recommend bringing aboard an urban designer to determine how and where growth in the town should be...

Buckingham replacement design approved

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) A new Buckingham Elementary School is about to become more than a listing on the public school system’s wish list, now that the Worcester County Commiss...

‘Rails and Trails’ picks up steam

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) After years of discussion, Berlin is gearing up to move on the “Rails and Trails” project that will place a shared-use bike and pedestrian path along ...

County redistricting underway

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) With the 2022 election cycle out of the way and 2020 census data secured, Worcester County officials agreed to begin the redistricting process on March 7....

Commissioners OK Shell Mill boat ramp fee, commercial use review

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 17, 2023) It’s going to cost non-Maryland boaters to launch at the Shell Mill boat ramp in Bishopville soon. The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3, with co...

Veterans Memorial event supports education programs 

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Reporter (March 16, 2023) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial  Foundation fundraiser went off without a hitch, even with the original entertainer, Tony Pace, pulling out les...

Proposed changes should ensure accurate elections

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Reporter (March 16, 2023) The Election Committee is gearing up for the 2023 election process. This year, two seats for the board are up for election.  Both Doug Parks and Colet...

Eagle rescued, injuries too severe to treat

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Reporter (March 16, 2023) Patti Adams, owner of Ruff Cuts Pet Salon in Ocean Pines, is no stranger to rescuing animals, even bald eagles. She once rescued an eagle near Abi’s ...

Finding firefighters tough as Pines population ages

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Reporter (March 16, 2023) Like many other communities across the country with aging populations, Ocean Pines, where the average age is 65, recruiting volunteer firefighters is b...