Worcester commissioner wants staggered election terms kept top of mind

Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic is urging staff and colleagues to continue evaluating staggered terms for commissioner elections despite not getting it on the ballot this year. Bethany Hoop...

Worcester commissioners ask Sussex County to reject wind farm substation

The Worcester County Commissioners have agreed to ask leaders in Sussex County, Delaware, to oppose a conditional use request to construct a substation at the Indian River power plant. Bethany Hooper,...

Worcester arts council offering community grants

The Worcester County Arts Council is seeking grant applications for its Community Arts Development program, which aims to financially assist local creative initiatives. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer ...

Developer changing Berlin apartment complex to duplexes

Developers for the proposed Assateague Landing Apartments on Bay Street in Berlin want to transition the initially approved apartment complex outline to a 12-unit duplex. By Tara Fischer, Staff Write...

Worcester County approves school system budget transfers

The Worcester County Commissioners recently approved several transfers within the Fiscal Year 2024 board of education budget upon request from Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert. Be...

Worcester County Health Department announces Just Walk series events

The Worcester County Health Department is gearing up for the 2024-25 Just Walk Fun Walks, a series of free health-conscious events from October through next summer. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The...

Board certifies candidates for upcoming Berlin Municipal Election

Rules and regulations for then upcoming Berlin Municipal Election were laid out last week during a Board of Supervisors of Elections meeting. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Rules and regulations were ...

Berlin extends planning moratorium as director search continues

A moratorium on site plan approvals, annexations, and rezoning requests in Berlin has been extended again as the town continues its search for a planning director. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Berli...

Ocean Pines issues bus safety reminders

As kids officially returned to schools, Ocean Pines officials are promoting safety during school bus encounters among changes to the educational system’s transportation methods. By Tara Fischer, St...

Worcester County Public Schools address bus crowding concerns

Worcester County Public School system officials addressed concerns this week about bus crowding during the first two weeks of the 2024-25 academic year. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Worcester Co...