A conservation easement program proposed for the north end of the county could help preserve agricultural land near Bishopville and Showell.
Worcester County preserves farmland in Bishopville, Showell
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Worcester commissioners seek review of costly health department funding requirement
Local officials are asking the state to review a formula that would force the county to increase its funding to the Worcester County Health Department by $6 million.
Ocean Pines Association approves strong FY25 budget
Members of the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors approved the final version of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at their latest meeting Feb. 17.
Berlin council revisits meeting prayer discussions
More than three years after prayer was removed from Berlin town council meetings, officials have revisited the subject, and came to a consensus that the current format is preferred.
Planning commission reviews Berlin Commons concept plan
Members of the Berlin Planning Commission reviewed a revised concept plan for a commercial building at the Berlin Commons last week, and had no objections to proposed changes.
Worcester board of ed continues sifting through FY25 budget
Worcester County Public Schools officials and board of education members continued sifting through details of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at a work session last week.
Combined school meeting later this month to focus on Worcester ed budget
Worcester County Public Schools officials and members of the School Improvement Advisory Committee are hosting a meeting about the budget later this month for parents of local students.
Worcester Tech students working to highlight SkillsUSA program
A trio of Worcester Tech students are working to highlight the efforts of the school’s SkillsUSA program through the American Spirit competition as the state and national championships loom closer.
Berlin Record Store Day set April 20
On Monday, Berlin councilmembers voted 3-1 to approve Record Store Day, a collaborative effort between the town and several downtown businesses, for April 20.
Berlin seeks $500K grant from county
Berlin officials are seeking an increase in the town’s grant request from Worcester County this year.