Unattended barbecue grill identified as cause of blaze that leveled family’s home By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 10, 2020) Firefighters from Berlin, Showell, Bishopville and Willards responded to a fire on Monday at 3:45 p.m. at 8336 Circle Road in Berlin that left seven people homeless. The single-story home was owned by Burley Collins…. Read more »
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Second candidate files for Berlin District 3
By Ally Lanasa (Sept. 10, 2020) Shaneka Nichols, a Flower Street resident, filed for the District 3 Berlin Town Council seat last Wednesday and will face Dan Packey in the nonpartisan election. “Public office wasn’t something I ever saw myself doing, However, when it was brought to my attention that my predecessor, Mr. Brittingham, was… Read more »
New players, new revenue for golf course
By Greg Ellison Financial report shows play pushes income into black (Sept. 3, 2020) A rush of new players has kept Ocean Pines golf operations profitable, while other amenities in the community haven’t fared as well during this summer of covid-19. General Manager of Golf Operations John Malinowski said the Ocean Pines Golf Course has maintained… Read more »
County, OPA confer about drainage project
By Greg Ellison (Sept. 3, 2020) Recent changes in funding for proposed drainage improvements in the area around Bainbridge Park in Ocean Pines brought Worcester County and Ocean Pines officials together last Tuesday to ensure both sides are charting the same course. County Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting led a unanimous vote on Aug…. Read more »
WCPS annual kick-off event goes virtual amid pandemic
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2020) “Better together” was the message delivered repeatedly by speakers Tuesday morning at the Worcester County Public Schools system’s virtual #WeAreWorcester Opening Kick-Off event. “I am excited for the fact that we will be back in school — hopefully, sooner than later,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said. Worcester County… Read more »
County students return to school
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Sept. 3, 2020) Thousands of Worcester County students will return to school on Tuesday, but, because of coronavirus concerns, it will be weeks before most of them will be able to enter the classroom. In response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Aug. 27 announcement that Maryland schools could safely reopen, Worcester… Read more »
Governor announces schools can safely reopen
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Maryland school systems are allowed to reopen for some level of in-person instruction as a result of improved health metrics, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday. The statewide coronavirus positivity rate has decreased to 3.3 percent, Hogan said. The positivity rate has been below the recommended 5 percent… Read more »
Boggs named Worcester County Woman of Year
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 27, 2020) After a lifetime immersed in community activities, culminating with two terms on the Ocean Pines Board followed by three terms as Worcester County Commissioner, Judy Boggs, 80, was named Woman of the Year last week by her former elected body. Boggs said she invested years in improving quality of… Read more »
County tables grant decision on Bainbridge
By Greg Ellison Bertino, Bunting want to be sure of costs, easements (Aug. 27, 2020) Because of comments by OPA President Larry Perrone and unanticipated land easement costs, the Worcester County Commissioners voted last week to table acceptance of a state grant for the Bainbridge Park drainage project. Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting led… Read more »
Summer meal program extended
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 27, 2020) The Worcester County Public Schools’ Summer Meal Program has been extended to Monday. “The USDA extended the Summer Food Service Program waivers through Aug. 31, so we decided to take advantage of the opportunity to provide more meals to our students,” said Odtis Collins, the coordinator of… Read more »