Business Briefs

Promotions Taylor Bank recently announced the promotion of three of its employees: Ray Robinson to senior vice president and branch manager security officer; Kathy Allam to assistant vice president, I...

Worcester’s first cannabis dispensary set to open today

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 26, 2018) Without the crowds or fanfare seen in other states, Positive Energy, the county’s first medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors to the pub...

Mayor Morrison says first words since hematoma

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) City officials this week said Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison has spoken his first words since experiencing a traumatic brain injury in November. Morrison...

Winter Quarters could get mulligan

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Pocomoke City officials are expected to consider a lease agreement that could reopen the Winter Quarters golf course. City Manager Bobby Cowger on Tuesd...

Kent Sworn In As First Female Judge In Worcester County History

SNOW HILL — History was made last week when Magistrate Mary Margaret “Peggy” Kent was officially sworn in as the first woman to serve on the bench in Worcester County. Kent, along with Worc...

Berlin’s ‘Winningest Bathtub’ Donated To Welcome Center

BERLIN – The “winningest bathtub in Berlin history” is now on display at the town’s welcome center in honor of the late Jesse Turner. Berlin residents Frank and Susan Baker have donated the b...

Winter Birding Weekend Planned In Area

BERLIN – Delmarva Birding Weekend will return to the Eastern Shore with several day trips this weekend. For the third consecutive year, officials with Delmarva Birding Weekend (DBW) will offer eigh...

‘Long Time Coming’ Berlin Tennis Court Project Moving Ahead

BERLIN – The long-awaited replacement of the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park is expected to move forward following contract approvals this week. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved co...

Assateague’s Fed Side Accessible But No Visitor Services During Shutdown

ASSATEAGUE — Local residents and visitors can still enjoy the natural beauty and winter solitude at Assateague Island National Seashore during the current federal government shutdown, but there...

Emergency Inlet Dredging Planned For Next Month

OCEAN CITY — After recent storms accelerated the chronic shoaling of the Ocean City Inlet to the point navigation has been compromised, the federal Army Corps is heading to the resort to dredge...