Letter to The Editor

False claims need to stop from county (The following was sent as an open letter to the Worcester County Commissioners and local citizens.) Editor, A year ago, the County Commissioners asked that the S...

Worcester commissioners forming work group to advance Buckingham project

The Worcester County Commissioners have agreed to form a work group to determine how to best advance plans for a new Buckingham Elementary School. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The Worcester C...

Speed camera on Flower Street in Berlin going live in late May

On May 28, motorists who violate the speed limit on Flower Street near St. Paul United Methodist Church in Berlin will start receiving citations from a newly installed camera. By Charlene Sharpe, Ass...

Berlin council approves strategic plan

The Town of Berlin has a new strategic plan covering fiscal years 2025-28 following unanimous approval by town council members. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The Town of Berlin once again has ...

Five candidates vying for two Ocean Pines Board of Directors seats

A total of five Ocean Pines residents will vie for two seats on the community’s board of directors in the 2024 election. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  Five Ocean Pines residents have thrown their ...

Ocean Pines Pine’eer Craft Club recognizes Wolnik May crafter of month

The Ocean Pines Pine’eer Craft Club has named treasurer and longtime member Jane Wolnik the May crafter of the month. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The Ocean Pines Pine’eer Craft Club, a group d...

Berlin flying Pride Month flags again this year

Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed this week that the town would again be flying the pride flag and issuing a proclamation in honor of Pride Month following comments on the topic at Monday’s council meeti...

Bid process nearing for new Pocomoke library

Plans for a new Pocomoke library continue to advance with county staff members reporting last week that the $8.1 project is expected to go to bid in August or September. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate...

Berlin Cleanup Day date could change in ’25

Members of the Berlin Parks Commission have agreed to adjust the date of Berlin Cleanup Day in 2025 in an effort to boost participation. Just Walk event may also be eliminated By Charlene Sharpe, Ass...

5/16/2024 Editorial

Worcester’s politics have many layers Anyone who thinks describing Worcester County politics is a piece of cake has another thing coming, judging from events of this week. On one hand, county voters...