By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) The Berlin Town Council passed a resolution this week supporting a bill that, if passed, would establish a state-level task force to study Maryland’s revenues and how they could be passed down to municipalities. Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said the bill, House Bill 1142, Task Force to… Read more »
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Berlin utility director announces retirement
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) After 16 years on the job and nearly 50 years in the industry, Town of Berlin Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence is retiring, with an official end date of June 1. Lawrence’s retirement news was announced at a Berlin mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday. The… Read more »
OPA director Steve Jacobs steps down
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors member Steve Jacobs has stepped down from the governing body this week, effective immediately. The association announced Jacobs’ resignation in a press release on Monday. “On behalf of the entire OPA Board of Directors, we express our sincere gratitude to Steve… Read more »
Fire station construction begins in Ocean Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) Construction began Monday on the new firehouse for the Ocean Pines Association’s south side, as association and fire department officials broke ground with their ceremonial shovels. Demolition of the previous fire station began on Feb. 26 at 911 Ocean Parkway to end the building’s nearly 50 years… Read more »
Berlin woman to serve prison time for fraud
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (March 12, 2026) A Berlin woman who pleaded guilty last year to identity theft, wire fraud and tax evasion will spend four years in federal prison. On Feb. 27, a U.S. District Court judge in Baltimore sentenced Tammy Barcu, 56, to four years of incarceration, followed by six months of… Read more »
Snow Hill housing project seeks annexation
By Brian Sane Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) Summerfield is back, but not in the way Snow Hill might remember. A new annexation proposal is reviving the Summerfield name in Snow Hill, attaching it to a smaller housing project led by Matt Odachowski. He is the brother of Mark Odachowski, who spearheaded the earlier, much… Read more »
Atlantic General reveals name change
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) In the latest step in the merger between TidalHealth and Atlantic General Hospital, the latter will now be known as TidalHealth Atlantic, and the organization is rolling out a new, more connected electronic medical record system called Epic MyChart. The two health care systems finalized their agreement… Read more »
Public schools to consider course in financial literacy
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Worcester County Public Schools officials outlined the system’s approach to financial literacy instruction last week, prompting board members to discuss whether an official course should become a high school graduation requirement. Jess McInerney, coordinator of social studies, JROTC, service learning, and financial literacy at WCPS, presented an… Read more »
Students urged to participate in sports, arts
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Last week, Worcester County Public School leaders unveiled a new initiative aimed at shifting school culture to ensure students don’t feel pressured to choose between athletics or the arts. Tamara Mills, the fine and performing arts coordinator for WCPS, gave a presentation on the campaign at a… Read more »
Blizzard leaves Berlin without power for hours due to Delmarva Power issue
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) This week’s heavy winter storm left some Town of Berlin residents without power for upwards of 18 hours, electric officials said. When snow began to fall and the wind picked up Sunday night, Berlin residents found themselves without electricity until well into the afternoon the next day…. Read more »