Maryland’s highest court recently denied a petition to dismiss the case against Tyler Mailloux, a Berlin man charged in the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp.
Gavin Knupp case kicked back to Worcester circuit court
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Oceans Calling, Country Calling tests get promoter’s licenses
Following the success of last year’s Oceans Calling Festival, members of the board of license commissioners last week approved a pair of promoter’s licenses for a two-part concert series in Ocean City this fall.
Worcester board of ed approves FY 25 budget with some cuts, reduced staff raises
In a 4-1 vote, the Worcester County Board of Education recently adopted a revised budget for the upcoming fiscal year that provides raises for teachers and support personnel following the county commissioners’ vote to reduce funding levels.
Annual Berlin fireworks show set July 3
The Town of Berlin is sticking to tradition and celebrating Independence Day a day early on July 3 with a fireworks show to begin at 9 p.m.
Pump issues impose water conservation order in Riddle Farm, South Ocean Pines over weekend
For about 48 hours this weekend, Worcester County officials asked residents and visitors of Riddle Farm and South Ocean Pines to cease all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use because of low water tables and well pump issues.
Slaughterhouse text amendment supported by Worcester commissioners
Worcester County Commissions recently approved a text amendment that will allow slaughterhouses on A-1 agricultural properties by special exception after a public hearing during which several residents objected to the change.
Barbara F. Parks
Barbara F. Parks Snow Hill Barbara F. Parks, 86, of Snow Hill, was born on April 9, 1938. She was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 6, 2024. She passed away at Hartley Nursing and Rehab in Pocomoke due to natural causes. While we are saddened by her passing, we… Read more »
Maryland Coastal Bays given B- overall score
The annual Maryland Coastal Bays Program report card recently released a score that reveals the health of the Eastern Shore waterways has improved since last year.
Worcester Tech eyes teaching café
Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Department is preparing to launch a teaching café at the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus, allowing students to receive hands-on education and give back to the community.
Worcester commissioners seek adjustment to costly health dept. funding shift
The Worcester County Commissioners are pushing back on a state initiative to shift more health department funding to local governments that could cost an additional $6 million.