(Jan. 4, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services recently provided holiday gifts to more than 100 children and families in Worcester County. Through a collaborative effort, the organization worked with Toys for Tots, Bless Our Children, Raven’s Roost Ocean City, Worcester Gold, Stevenson United Methodist Church and anonymous family sponsors to ensure children and… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2107) Voters in Pocomoke and Snow Hill went to the polls this spring for a pair of contested council races, in one case returning a familiar face, while welcoming a new official in another. The Pocomoke District 3 race pitted incumbent Councilman Dale Trotter against challenger Monna Van… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) What started with a raucous meeting in January turned into a quietly productive year for the yet-to-be-developed Berlin Falls park. Behind the scenes, and during several committee meetings, groundwork was laid that should benefit advancements at the former industrial site for years to come. It all started… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) Berlin’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration will expand this year, with a separate ceremony for families and young children earlier during the evening as well as the traditional countdown at midnight. A New Year’s Eve party is scheduled to run from 5-6 p.m., downtown, with free hot… Read more »

(Dec. 21, 2017) The Ocean Pines Police Department held a special departmental meeting on Dec. 7 at the Ocean Pines Community Center to honor exemplary efforts put forth by members of the agency. “Our officers work hard to keep our community safe,” Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey said. “The actions of these police personnel… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2017) A Christmas dinner with ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and dessert will be served at Holy Savior Catholic Church on 17th Street, Monday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend during the holiday… Read more »

(Dec. 21, 2017) AAA Mid-Atlantic projects nearly 2.3 million Marylanders will travel for the year-end holiday period from Saturday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 1, reflecting a 3.2 percent increase over 2016, and the highest volume on record for this holiday season since 2001, when AAA began forecasting holiday travel volume. Maryland’s forecast mirrors the… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Berlin Main Place plaza, which houses single-story medical and professional offices near the corner of routes 818 and 50, will add a 9,000 square-foot building. The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday endorsed the project, the fourth building in a planned series of six. Developer Palmer Gillis,… Read more »

(Dec. 21, 2017) The Town of Berlin last week announced a contest to design a logo commemorating the 150th anniversary of the town. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the announcement was posted on social media and “all of the local artists and art associations have been contacted.” “I think it’s a great way to celebrate… Read more »