Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/11/24: Directors take easy, best route with Viola

It’s inevitable that the ever-present critics in Ocean Pines will question the salary General Manager John Viola is expected to receive as part of his newly signed contract extension. With an annual...

Worcester County targeting illegal ‘snipe’ signs

Worcester County is starting a pilot program to remove illegal, or “snipe” signs from state rights-of-way. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor Worcester County will start a pilot program ...

Berlin extends farmers market to October

Berlin’s farmers market will continue through October this year through a pilot program created to determine if demand is high enough to continue the extension in future years. By Tara Fischer, Sta...

Heron Park property sale back on Berlin council agenda

The Berlin Mayor and Council will hear presentations from potential buyers of the former poultry processing plant grounds later this month. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council ...

Pocomoke library to operate in firehouse during construction of new building

A lease agreement will allow the Pocomoke library to operate from a renovated firehouse while a new building is under construction. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor A lease agreement will allow th...

Ocean Pines pool events, classes, improvements planned

Members of the Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee are committed to providing a well-maintained and eventful pool experience for the community’s residents with a series of events...

Grants to pay for historic African American signs in Worcester, other shore counties

The Beach to Bay Heritage Area recently received a grant to develop African American products, including 12 interpretive signs across Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. By Tara Fischer, Staff...

Worcester County’s critical areas down from two to one

Worcester County will no longer have two Critical Area Program codes on the books following a county commissioners’ vote to combine the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area program regulations with regulati...

Scoreboard purchase approved for Northern Worcester Athletic Complex

The Worcester County Commissioners have approved a request from the recreation and parks department to buy a scoreboard for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Edito...

Worcester commissioners advance West Ocean City dredging project

A local company’s request to dredge an area of the West Ocean City harbor channel has received support from the Worcester County Commissioners. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor A local companyâ€...