The attack on public education by Worcester County elected officials shifted into another gear Tuesday with a press conference that accused the county school system and its top two administrators of being soft on crime. Asserting that crime in the schools is out of control and that school officials have refused to work with law… Read more »
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William J. McNelis
William J. McNelis Ocean Pines William J. McNelis, 94, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Tower City, Pennsylvania. He was a patriarch of the entire family, a veteran of U.S Army, a 59-year continuous member of the American Legion with… Read more »
Letter To The Editor
School funding critical Editor, Since the past year when the county commissioners voted to fund the WCPS BOE at maintenance of effort (MOE), I’ve heard and seen a lot of statements that are often out of context, lack factual information, and often imply impropriety. These statements have been made by several Worcester County Commissioners, as… Read more »
Berlin council passes on Burley Oak’s request to sell alcohol at events
Berlin council members asked for more cooperation between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the town’s chamber of commerce this week before taking no action on a request to serve alcohol at events.
Do-gooders group in Ocean Pines making a difference
The Teal Bay Mitzvah Team continues to pay it forward as the Ocean Pines’ good-deed group collects personal hygiene products for individuals experiencing homelessness and financial insecurity.
Berlin council OKs mixed drinks at jazz and blues fest
In an effort to incorporate more Berlin products into downtown events, elected officials agreed to allow liquor sales at Berlin Jazz, Blues, Wine & Brews in May.
Worcester board of ed approves teacher raises in $136M budget
Raises for teachers were the highlight of the $136 million budget members of the Worcester County Board of Education approved last week.
Maryland officials warn challenges loom on Worcester education funding
State officials said last week that the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future would require difficult decisions at the local level as officials will have to prioritize how they want to spend education funding.
Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club uses grant to help local nonprofits
The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club recently used a district grant to buy blankets and hygiene kits for people at Diakonia and The Cricket Center.
Maryland deer harvest totals down 5% this year
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently reported that deer hunters harvested 5% less deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 8 through Feb. 3.