By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) Following up on a meeting last month with Burley Oak Brewing Company representatives, Berlin Town officials toured the brewery last Friday to see new water-saving programs implemented by brewery owner Bryan Brushmiller. Last month’s meeting took place after town wastewater personnel noticed a spike in activity at… Read more »
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Rabies scare in Berlin, but stats are down in 2017
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) Confirmed cases of rabies appear to be down this year, although a recent scare in Berlin apparently caused a shop owner to shoot an animal suspected of being rabid. Travis Brown, public information officer for the Worcester County Health Department, said nine cases of rabies were confirmed… Read more »
BFC attorney files dismissal motion
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) An attorney representing the Berlin Fire Company has filed a motion to dismiss the $500,000 federal lawsuit that alleges discrimination in the workplace and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jo Anna Schmidt of Baltimore law firm Schmidt, Dailey & O’Neill filed the motion last Thursday on grounds… Read more »
Pocomoke resident pushes to start neighborhood watch
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) For nearly two years, John Walker has strived to establish a neighborhood watch program near his 8th Street home in Pocomoke. Two years ago, Walker’s home was burglarized in broad daylight while his family was away. “Ours wasn’t the first one,” he said. “Within the last two… Read more »
Pocomoke Police meeting held as burglaries on rise
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) With home invasions reportedly spiking in Pocomoke, Police Chief William Harden held a special meeting highlighting crime-prevention strategies and providing details about a recently arrested burglary suspect, last Thursday at the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company Community Center. “I’m going to ask you to help us and be… Read more »
Southeast Asia, Berlin exchange made meaningful
Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) Two women from Southeast Asian countries where devastating floods occur regularly are in Berlin studying how the town deals with stormwater, wastewater and solid waste. The town introduced Pradnya Rahmani of Indonesia and Xyla Gualberto of the Philippines at the Berlin Welcome Center last Thursday and again at a… Read more »
‘Track or Treat’ set for Worcester rec center, Oct. 27
(Oct. 19, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks will host Track or Treat at the Worcester County Recreation Center on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. This family-fun event is open to youth ages 12 and under. Local vendors will hand out goodies to children, and games will be offered. Children should come dressed in… Read more »
OP Rec and Parks offers scary good time with ‘Dracula’
(Oct. 19, 2017) Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host its scary Halloween Classic Movie Night where guests can watch “Dracula” on a blow-up screen at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. “Spooky times call for spooky movies,” said Ocean… Read more »
Worcester Wor-Wic summer program grads announced
(Oct. 19, 2017) A number of students from Worcester County completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate of proficiency (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer. They are: Berlin: Glen Michael… Read more »
Decatur NJROTC program seeks donations
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2017) The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) boosters at Stephen Decatur High School hope to raise up to $18,000 to help expand and provide incentives for new students to join the program. “It is important for the community to understand the goal is not to act… Read more »