01/20/2022 | County delays pay raise appeal

AGH Announces New Behavioral Health Crisis Center

BERLIN — A new behavioral health crisis center at Atlantic General Hospital is expected to better serve community members with acute mental illnesses and substance use disorders. On Wednesday, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) and its partner agencies announced the opening of Worcester County’s first walk-in behavioral health crisis center. From January 31, the center…

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Pines budget proposes $71 decrease in assessment

Pines budget proposes $71 decrease in assessment

OCEAN PINES — The association’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be presented at a town hall following the board’s review last week. Last week, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a meeting to review the proposed draft budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Chief Executive John Viola noted that the budget comes with…

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Worcester officials voice support for agritourism bill

Worcester officials voice support for agritourism bill

SNOW HILL — Local officials testified in support of a bill that would allow more agritourism in Worcester County this week. On Tuesday, Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell and Melanie Pursel, Director of the Worcester County Office of Tourism and Economic Development, testified in support of Senate Bill 32 as heard by…

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Berlin mayor presents 2022 goals

Berlin mayor presents 2022 goals

BERLIN — Progress on a community center, new festivals, road safety improvements and rebranding are among Berlin’s many goals for 2022. Mayor Zack Tyndall this week outlined dozens of goals that it compiled with input from the public and city staff. “By far, that’s a pretty good representation of the people, of our employees…

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William M. Mayer