Suspect in Knupp case seeks Maryland high court opinion to dismiss charges

Attorneys for Tyler Mailloux, 23, of Berlin, have petitioned the Supreme Court of Maryland in an attempt to reinstate dismissal of charges stemming from the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knup...

Worcester County artists to display works at Berlin library through June

Through June, work by Worcester County Arts Council artists Kathy Gibson and Becky Simonds—as well as pieces they collaborated on — will be on display in the second-floor gallery at the Berlin bra...

Worcester County couple opens shaved ice shop off Route 611

Worcester Preparatory graduates and husband and wife team Luke and Madison Buas recently opened Snow Daze, a shaved ice stand on 611 in the former Build Your Own Cookie space. By Tara Fischer, Staff ...

Worcester Commissioners to hold final vote on school budget next week

A week after voting to provide the school system with $1 million less than requested in the coming year’s budget, county officials on May 21 voted 4-3, with Commissioner Caryn Abbott changing her mi...

Snow Hill still dealing with impacts of silo fire

Though officials maintain air quality is not in unhealthy levels, Snow Hill residents are still experiencing impacts from a simmering grain bin fire that broke out nearly two weeks ago. By Steve Green...

Ocean Pines Association board hopefuls outline reasons for seeking board seats

Three Ocean Pines residents — Amy Peck, Sherrie Clifford, and Jerry Murphy— have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner for the two available seats on t...

Ocean Pines Association Board incumbents want more time in office 

Ocean Pines Association incumbents Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner defend their positions on the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors as the election for the governing body’s two available seat...

Berlin Beer Company gets alcohol license, reduced entertainment hours

The Berlin Beer Company is getting closer to opening on Broad Street in downtown Berlin last week with an alcoholic beverage license approval from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners. ...

Berlin Planning Commission still not satisfied with Microtel design

Developers of a Microtel hotel planned for a 5-acre lot on Route 113 in Berlin are expected to work with members of the Berlin Planning Commission to come up with a building that fits the town. By Cha...

Ocean Pines continues positive budget trends

Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola reported last Saturday that the OPA ended the fiscal year on April 30, 2024, with a $166,000 favorable variance to the budget for the month, among ot...