Mayor, finance director oppose approach, decisions in speeches By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council proposed cutting approximately $389,000 from its proposed budget for next year to help cure a revenue shortfall of roughly $400,000 against expenses and to avoid a tax increase. At Monday night’s meeting of the Berlin… Read more »

County reserve fund gives officials flexibility, as other operating costs increase By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) Ocean Pines sewer customers will see one part of their quarterly bill cut in half, as Worcester County moves to pay down some long-term debt. The county plans to reduce the sewer district’s debt service fee… Read more »

Berlin Town Council seeks ways to eliminate $400K shortfall in FY27 budget By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council discussed eliminating the community’s Independence Day fireworks celebration next summer as part of a broader effort to reduce a $400,000 shortfall in the drafted fiscal year 2027 spending plan. At a… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s new outdoor kitchen will be operational by summer, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola announced Saturday along with updates on community maintenance work. Appearing before the OPA Board of Directors Saturday, Viola also reported that the new south side fire station… Read more »

Drewer Army veteran retired from reserve as Sgt. Maj. By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 23, 2026) The Town of Berlin has appointed Col. Howard “Howie” Drewer as its next chief of police, marking a new chapter for the department following the retirement of longtime Chief Arnold Downing. Drewer officially assumed his new role on… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 23, 2026) The Town of Berlin is considering a modest property tax increase for the first time in several years as officials work to close a projected $412,000 shortfall in the fiscal year 2027 budget. During a budget work session this week, Mayor Zack Tyndall proposed raising the town’s… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) A last-ditch fundraising surge saved the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City from closing its doors, but the nonprofit still faces an uncertain future beyond 2026 without sustained public support. After giving 72 hours’ notice, leaders of the Pocomoke City landmark reported a flood of donations and… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026)  Just a year after its formation, a cheerleading program in Berlin is heading to Florida for the Allstar World Championship to compete against teams across the United States and beyond. Clique Athletics was launched by owners and coaches Nikaletta Martin, Jamie Ferguson, and Monicia Young last May…. Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Local kids will have the opportunity this summer to read their way to prizes and fun through the Worcester County Library’s annual reading challenge to promote early childhood literacy. The Worcester County Library system is preparing to host its annual summer reading challenge, with preregistration opening on… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) After months on the market and a sometimes-contentious sales process, Snow Hill officials have finalized the sale of their downtown firehouse for $300,000. The three-member Town Council voted unanimously last Tuesday night to approve a second reading of the ordinance facilitating the sale. Deborah Wayland, of Eastern… Read more »