By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Little Free Library is soon coming to Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. It will be available for parents and park goers to enjoy as their children play, in an effort t...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An ambitious, local student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship this week to advance her education as she pursues a career path in library science. On Monday, June 9, the Fri...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new art project at Stephen Decatur High School, in conjunction with a few community partners, aimed to promote mental health among student athletes. Last week, members o...
Tara Fischer Staff Writer A decorated World War II hero with connections to the Maryland Eastern Shore has been honored with a brick dedication at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park at Ocean ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin announced it has received $297,449 in Community Development Block Grant funds to demolish the existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the t...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s new parking lot, planned for the corner of West and Washington Streets, will be pay-to-park and utilize the smartphone app ParkMobile. Potential rates have yet ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The proposed skate park for Berlin’s Heron Park inches closer to becoming a reality, as the town will pursue federal and state grant funding to continue moving the proje...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s fiscal year 2026 budget passed this week. The document includes a $17.4 million general fund, a $8.8 million utility fund, and a flat property tax r...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 35th annual Berlin Bathtub Races, where participants will zoom their bathtub-inspired vehicles down Main Street fo...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association leaders recognized the community’s volunteers, organizations, and emergency service groups last week at its annual appreciation dinner, which...
Karen Mary Pippin Berlin Karen Mary Pippin, age 68 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her home. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Askland and Mary (Daly) Askland....
County must right a wrong in Snow Hill Editor, For years now, the County Commissioners have absolutely refused to pick up a phone and stop the county landscapers from destroying property in Snow Hill ...
Commissioners hurt school support staff Editor, The Worcester County Education Support Professionals Association (WCESPA) is deeply disappointed that the Worcester County Commissioners failed to fully...
Jack Colcord Berlin John “Jack” Colcord, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Berlin. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Morris) Colcord. Jack w...
Through heroism, late vet offers perspective Talk about a study in contrasts! All one has to do is look at what’s happening in the country today — political name-calling, bitter divisiveness and e...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Town Council approved a motion to share the cost of a traffic study on Old Ocean City Boulevard with Coastal Ventures Properties (CVP) for $14,250 as...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Racquet center sport membership is down 30% in Ocean Pines, per a review of the homeowner association’s unaudited April financials conducted by the community’s budget ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is operating at a positive variance of around $70,000 with a revenue surplus, according to the community’s unaudited April finances. OPA’s ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election approaches with four candidates officially registered to run for the governing group’s three open seats. The ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, Berlin residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore the town’s private pollinator gardens, talk to hosts, and learn about how to create spaces ...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council presented the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget last week, revealing a stagnant property tax rate and additional interest inco...
Commissioners really messed up this time County Commissioner Caryn Abbott of Pocomoke didn’t just let the cat out of the bag last week by revealing the backroom pay raise proposal made to the teache...
Beatrice J. Antonini Selbyville Beatrice “Bebe” J. Antonini, age 98, of Selbyville, Del. died Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Del. She was born and raised in Washingto...
By Brian Shane, Staff Writer and Stewart Dobson, Editor The president of the Worcester County Commissioners reportedly offered a $3,000 pay raise for teachers to the teachers association president two...
Oliver Smith Jr. Showell Oliver “Buddy” Smith Jr., age 85, of Showell, died Friday, May 30, 2025 at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He was born in Bishopville and was the son of the l...
