Saute Café arsonist sentence reduced 41 years after Ocean City incident

By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor A Worcester County judge last week reduced a convicted arsonist’s life sentence to 10 days after serving nearly four decades in prison for his role in a restaura...

Worcester commissioners approve request from sheriff for full-time position

The Worcester County Commissioners agreed last month to convert two part-time positions within the sheriff’s department after learning that recent vacancies had resulted in soaring overtime costs. B...

Berlin launches community center survey

The process to develop the Berlin Community Center is continuing as town officials seek input from members of the public on desired amenities and features in a survey. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer T...

Worcester County discusses mobile food vendor regulations

Worcester County officials say they will work with the local health department to address concerns from mobile food vendors regarding equipment certification. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor Coun...

Worcester Tech students to open Pines Cafe

Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Department will officially open its teaching café at the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus Monday. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Worcester T...

Ocean Pines turns focus to fall events

As summer cools down and the leaves start to fall, the Ocean Pines Association is gearing up to host autumnal events, classes, and sports leagues. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  As summer cools down ...

Pickleball Smash planned for Sept. 19 at Worcester Prep

Pickleball novices are invited to attend free community clinics to learn tips and tricks from volunteer coaches to expand their prowess in the popular community sport. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer P...

Atlantic General Hospital to explore strategic partnership vs. staying independent

After 31 years of operating independently, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin is looking into whether to seek a partnership with another health care organization or continue to go it alone. By Stewar...

New promenade coming to Snow Hill through county land donation

The Worcester County Commissioners have voted to donate roughly 9,000 square feet of county property along Bank Street to the Town of Snow Hill for the development of a new promenade. Bethany Hooper,Â...

Berlin officials discuss Heron Park deal with developer

The Berlin Mayor and Council and the prospective buyer of a piece of Heron Park discussed the framework of a future development deal this week. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Coun...