(Oct. 13, 2016) For what organizers hope is the last time, Snow Hill’s Oktoberfest is scheduled to compete with Berlin’s event this Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. downtown. “We’re going to try to work it out for next year. We’d like to expand our event a little bit, but would like it to remain kind… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) After injecting a little classic rock into the traditional German folk festival a year ago, Berlin will return to the basics with Oktoberfest this Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. The Alte Kumpel Band will perform German polka music, Burley Oak Brewing Company will introduce a new line of “Berlin” beer steins,… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) While not yet finished, the Wooden Octopus fine art studio in Berlin is inviting the public to tour the new space during the monthly 2nd Friday art stroll this week. Michigan native Matthew Amey and his wife, Lisa Tossey, are renovating an 116-year-old home on 8 Jefferson Street for use as a… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) The threat of Hurricane Matthew was enough to delay, but not cancel, Pocomoke City’s annual Fall Fest, which has been rescheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s the town’s most well-attended event,” Karah Lacey, downtown coordinator, said. The Fall Fest borrows the format, but not the scope, of… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group is set to host a Wine Pairing Dinner benefitting Atlantic General Hospital, on Thursday, Oct. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at Casino at Ocean Downs near Ocean Pines. The dinner will include four courses with select wine pairings, $15 in free play per person, as… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) The Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum Foundation presents part II of the Summer & Fall Cultural Series, this Sunday. Perpetual Commotion will perform from 3-4 p.m. at the Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, located at 11413 Old Worcester Highway in Showell (end of Route 589 South). The group is made up of… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) Maryland Lottery and Gaming recently announced September 2016 revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. September 2016’s… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) Worcester County Humane Society will be holding its annual Open House and Rescue Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Everyone is invited to come see all of the sweet dogs and cats that are available for adoption along with improvements that have been made to the… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) The Worcester County Education Foundation recognizes Staci Stonnell as Pocomoke Elementary teacher champion.   Stonnell is currently the Pocomoke Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2016-2017. She earned Bachelor degrees from Salisbury University in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and is certified in Special Education. She also earned a Master’s of Education… Read more »

(Oct. 13, 2016) In an effort to keep Berlin competitive in attracting new business, the county will apply to the Maryland Department of Commerce to re-designate the area as an Enterprise Zone. The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved the application following a public hearing at its meeting on Oct. 4. Merry Mears, county director of… Read more »