Brian Shane Staff Writer An educational budget surplus from the prior fiscal year will fund after-school programs at some north-end public schools for the current school year. Starting Nov. 1, Worcester County schools will get to allocate $228,907 toward after-school programs at Ocean City Elementary, Stephen Decatur High, and Showell Elementary Shool. Worcester County Public… Read more »
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School board hears recap of summer academy programs; STATT program has grown since 2022 to 12 pathways and 120-plus participants
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Worcester County Public Schools’ summer academy and out-of-session programs continue to succeed. At its Tuesday, Oct. 15 meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education heard a presentation from WCPS Coordinator of Instruction Tamara Mills on the system’s most recent summer academy and STATT (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism, and Technology) program…. Read more »
Berlin waives fee for complex scoreboard
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The $720 permit fee for the new Northern Worcester Athletic Complex scoreboard was waived by the Berlin Town Council last week. South Dakota-based Daktronics Inc. was contracted to install the upgraded sign at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex. The display will be used by Pop Warner Football, Beach Lacrosse, and… Read more »
Council extends moratorium date to Jan. 15
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council unanimously passed the extension of the temporary moratorium on specific actions of the planning commission, including rezoning, annexation, and final site plan approval, until the start of next year. The Berlin Mayor and Council agreed to stretch the moratorium, or temporary suspension, on the specific actions… Read more »
Trash contractor agrees to permit OP customers to use smaller cans instead of heavier ones
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines trash collection vendor Republic Services is offering residents the option to use smaller bins for depositing household waste after issues arose with the contractor’s transition to larger, heavier cans. Republic Services, the community’s contractor located in Delmar, recently adjusted its waste collection model to require the utilization… Read more »
Berlin officials discuss local hotel concerns; Nichols: ‘We need to be more aware. That’s what this all boils down to’
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the controversial Microtel hotel proposed for town last week. The facility, a four-story, 78-unit building, brought to the town’s planning commission by developers on March 13, is planned for the east side of Route 113 near Franklin Avenue, across the street from Berlin Intermediate… Read more »
Security cameras lead list of school capital priorities
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2024) The Worcester County Board of Education is requesting small capital expenditures from the local government. Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dr. Dwayne Abt said that in years when the Worcester County government has supplemental funding, the school system is permitted to request one-time capital expenditures of… Read more »
Outdoor space coming to Berlin restaurant
Brian Shane Staff Writer A Berlin restaurant and distillery is making plans to extend its footprint to a new family-friendly and expansive outdoor space. Forgotten 50 Distilling, located on Old Ocean City Boulevard, on Oct. 16 received approval from Worcester County’s Board of License Commissioners to expand its licensed premises to include 54,450 square feet… Read more »
School construction funding deal approved; Buckingham Elementary will be replaced after state, county agree on financing
Brian Shane Staff Writer Two long-awaited Worcester County school construction projects are officially moving forward after elected officials approved a funding plan that guarantees the county a record high $50 million in state aid. On Oct. 15, the county’s Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the commissioners, the school board, and the… Read more »
Exercise helping Pines woman battle cancer diagnosis
Brian Shane Staff Writer Dawn Ament has been to Africa three times. She’s jumped out of a plane and navigated whitewater rapids on the Colorado River. She’s even making plans to climb the ruins of an ancient Mayan pyramid in Mexico. “I have never been one to shy away from a good challenge and adventure,”… Read more »