Local Development Council questions Berlin casino revenue spending

Members of the Local Development Council, the committee that reviews how local jurisdictions use casino revenues, is continuing to question the Town of Berlin’s spending plan. By Charlene Sharpe, ...

Worcester lawmakers warn against reemergence of iGaming bill

While a bill that would have allowed internet gaming in Maryland did not end up passing this year, Worcester County lawmakers are concerned about affects to the local casino if it comes back up. Passa...

Berlin gearing up for Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews Festival May 4

The 16th annual Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews Festival is taking over Main Street in downtown Berlin this Saturday. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Main Street will close Saturday as the 16th a...

Activities planned across Worcester County for Bike Month

Members of the Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and other community groups are preparing to host Bike Month with organized bicycle rides scheduled throughout May and safety education ...

Berlin Farmers Market becoming ‘must visit destination’

A record 50 vendors will line the streets with line Commerce, Pitts and Main streets in Berlin on May 5 for the official opening of the town’s seasonal farmers market. Market returns to downtown...

Berlin planning director passes away

Town of Berlin officials are mourning the loss of Dave Engelhart, the municipality’s planning director, who passed away over the weekend following an illness. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor T...

Worcester County athletes, students, coaches honored

The Worcester County Board of Education honored accomplished students, athletes and coaches from the system’s three high schools at an open meeting on April 16. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The W...

Letter to the Editor

Bare minimum does not work in schools Editor, I am a teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School. I currently live in Berlin, but I am not originally from this area. I moved here after college to live an...

Gazette Editorial: Be heard at county’s budget hearing Tues.

Attending budget hearings is not anyone’s idea of a good time, what with the drone of numbers and the repetitive questions and responses, but citizens owe it to themselves and their communities to a...

Berlin’s Treasure Chest announces transition plans  

The Treasure Chest, a staple on Main Street in Berlin since 1977, welcomed Ashley Harrison this month to work with owner Terri Sexton. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Shoppers will notice a new ...