After spending a year and a half reviewing studies on a proposed excursion train that could run from Berlin to Snow Hill, six officials from Worcester County flew to North Carolina last week to see one in action. The excursion operator was the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, based in Bryson City, and the officials were… Read more »

With the release of the new fiscal-year budget draft on Monday, homeowners in Ocean Pines might be wondering how much the next round of assessments might cost. Last year’s basic annual assessment was $921 and according to Board President Pat Renaud, that number is likely to increase this year. “The situation is there will be… Read more »

While the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors met on Monday to discuss the introduction of a new fiscal year budget, talk quickly turned towards golf when Director Dave Stevens reminded the board that an open meeting with golf management company Landscapes Unlimited had been approved in November. As of Jan. 4, he said, no… Read more »

Berlin police this week reported they discovered several instances of vandalism, including a moderate amount of graffiti, at Stephen Decatur Park on New Year’s Eve. That included spray paint covering all three walls of the racquetball court, as well as damage to two portable toilets at the site. Town Administrator Laura Allen said police issued… Read more »

Although reports surfaced last month that the cost of the Manklin Meadows Complex project in Ocean Pines far exceeded the original estimate, General Manager Bob Thompson suggested the issue was a case of “nothing to see here.” Original estimates for overhauling the current complex and adding a dozen new racquet-sports courts were approved by the… Read more »

Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen confirmed this week that a series of planning meetings, originally set for Jan. 29-31, have been postponed indefinitely. The town had hoped to use the sessions to set a long-term agenda for new development. “In talking to the mayor and looking at our priorities for the year, he felt that… Read more »

The move-in date has been pushed back at the affordable-housing community Cannery Village in Berlin, as poor weather last month interrupted construction. Berlin’s Town Council approved a pilot agreement for the project in November 2014. At the time, developer Andrew Hanson of Osprey Property Company said construction could begin the following month. That was eventually… Read more »

First Shore Federal in Snow Hill will host a groundbreaking and welcoming on Monday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. at 112 Pearl Street, which is behind the branch office on Green Street.   Sue Vincent, branch manager and Marty Neat, president of First Shore Federal, will be on hand to welcome Paul Volker, who will… Read more »

Berlin will host its first Restaurant Week beginning on Monday, Jan. 11 and continuing through Jan. 17 to showcase dining options throughout town. During the event, more than a dozen restaurants will offer special prices on select menus. “Berlin has never had a restaurant week, and it’s a way to give back to locals in… Read more »

The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Friday, Jan. 15. Trees can be dropped off at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost to area residents only. Snow Hill area residents may dispose of their… Read more »