By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Man, this pandemic is really beginning to become a hassle, don’t you think? There are mornings when I wake up and don’t even know what day it is. Even more exciting is the ever-present thought that August is just around the corner. I mean, dear God, I’m still waiting… Read more »
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Childcare centers adapt to safety guidance
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) Childcare centers in Berlin are adapting to standards set by the Maryland State Department of Education during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a July 10 press release from the Maryland State Department of Education, additional family- and center-based child programs could reopen as part of Stage 2… Read more »
Special education staff meets needs of WCPS students
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education on July 14 addressed changes to the school system’s special education staff for the 2020-21 school year, including a new teacher at Pocomoke High School and an additional speech pathologist for elementary schools. Supervisor of Special Education Rae Record, who presented… Read more »
Worcester County hosts Just Walk
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) The Worcester County Health Department is inviting people to participate in the “Move Your Way Just Walk” scavenger hunt for Worcester health tip messages on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Worcester County Health Department Public Affairs Officer Travis Brown said there will be 25 general… Read more »
Six candidates certified for Berlin’s municipal election
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) The Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections last Tuesday reviewed and certified the eligibility of the six candidates who had filed as of that date for the Berlin municipal election in October. Candidates enter the contest by filling out forms from Berlin Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen…. Read more »
Fourth candidate joins mayoral race
Jennifer Allen says she will be voice for Berlin citizens and bring fresh perspective By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) Berlin resident Jennifer Allen, 68, became the fourth candidate for mayor in the Oct. 6 municipal election ballot after filing on Monday. Allen will run against incumbent Mayor Gee Williams, District 2 Councilmember… Read more »
Investigation continues for shooting near Flower Street
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 23, 2020) Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Tuesday about 10 p.m. near Flower Street in Berlin. No injuries were reported, but two residences and three vehicles were struck by gunfire. Sheriff’s deputies turned the case over to the Worcester Bureau of Investigation and the was… Read more »
OP Board approves county sewer line tweak
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) Looking to limit impacts to private property, the OPA Board of Directors approved a request from Worcester County to install a section of underground sewer pipe slightly outside of easement areas during a special meeting on Friday. General Manager John Viola said both OPA Public Works & CPI Director… Read more »
Pines Police building remains under budget
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) The OPA Board of Directors agreed 6-0, with one member abstaining, to allocate more than $23,000 from replacement reserves last Friday to procure upgraded security doors for the new police building. The project is under budget by nearly 10 times that amount. OPA General Manager John Viola said the… Read more »
OP Yacht Club holds outdoor concert series
By Greg Ellison (July 16, 2020) Open-air concert with covid-19 health restrictions in place have begun at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club from Thursdays through Sundays until Labor Day Weekend. Lewis Sherman, yacht club director of operations, said the events cost nothing to attend, with food and drink menu items served during the performances. “Right… Read more »