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 ...

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...

Restored, historic ‘ghost mural’ unveiled on Berlin building

Local artist Olga Deshields spent the past few weeks repainting snd restoring a historic “ghost mural’ on the side of a red brick building at 11 Pitts St. in Berlin. By Charlene Sharpe, A...

Worcester board of ed discusses latest roadblocks to state funding for Buckingham

Members of the Worcester County Board of Education recently discussed financial roadblocks to a desire to replace Buckingham Elementary School and new planned safety implementations. By Tara Fischer, ...

Worcester Chamber in Ocean Pines sticking to name change despite continued backlash

Controversy surrounding the Ocean Pines Association’s decision to cut ties with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, formerly the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, was recently rehashed....

State providing $3.9M for new Pocomoke library

Worcester County staff recently told the county commissioners that the state would be providing nearly $4 million for construction of a new library in Pocomoke. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor P...

Ocean Pines board dissolves racquet sports committee

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted in a 6-1 majority to dissolve the community’s Racquet Sports Advisory Committee following mold allegations and membership option controversie...

Berlin historic commission approves siding for Main Street home

Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission have voted to approve cedar impression vinyl siding for a Formstone home on South Main Street. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Historic distric...

Affordability highlighted in Berlin strategic planning discussion

Talk of affordability, and why it was included as an action step in Berlin’s draft strategic plan, highlighted a recent input session about the working document. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Ed...

Berlin restaurants secure liquor licenses, transfers

The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved liquor license requests for a trio of businesses in Berlin last week. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor The board that oversees alcoholi...