Berlin Museum Events Approved

BERLIN– Town officials approved the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s event plans for the coming season this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-0 to approve the museum’s ...

Oceans Calling Announces Festival Lineup; Jack Johnson, John Mayer, More To Perform

OCEAN CITY – Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, the Lumineers and more will headline this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, which is set to return to the Ocean City I...

Ocean Pines House Fire Ruled Accidental

OCEAN PINES – Officials say a closed door stopped a recent house fire in Ocean Pines from doing more damage.At around 4:49 p.m. last Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD)...

MSDE Issues Report Card; Worcester Schools Rank 3rd

NEWARK – School by school performance data is now available thanks to an update to the Maryland Report Card website.The Maryland State Department of Education released its first update since 20...

Animal Control Code Changes Sought In Berlin

BERLIN– Municipal staff are expected to review and potentially update the animal control section of Berlin’s town code in the coming weeks.Members of the Berlin Planning Commission asked ...

Commissioners Approve Feasibility Study For Buckingham Project; Committee Formed To Guide Design Process

SNOW HILL – A conceptual planning committee will help guide the design of a new Buckingham Elementary School.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved a feasibility study for the ne...

County Police Seeking Collective Bargaining

SNOW HILL– A local law enforcement organization is seeking collective bargaining for deputies in the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 50 sent the Wo...

Pines Announces Election Dates

BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Elections Committee has announced important dates for the 2023 election process, including filing and voting deadlines.The seven-member volunteer board is the governing ...

Local Officials Testify For Enabling Room Tax Legislation

OCEAN CITY – Local leaders say enabling legislation will allow the county to increase its room tax rate.On Feb. 28, local officials came before the Ways and Means Committee in Annapolis to seek ...

BECF Awarded Three Inaugural Grants

The Black Excellence Community Fund (BECF) awarded three inaugural grants. Pictured from left to right are Sonya Whited, BECF founding member; Mandel Copeland of #50KSouls; Vastina Omosebi of Sisters ...