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Commissioners' Corner; E-cycle with Worcester County this Saturday
Just a reminder that the Worcester County Public Works Department's Recycling Division, in conjunction with Maryland Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the Environment, is hosting its annual household hazardous waste and electronics recycling collection day this Saturday, Oct.
EDUCATION: Commitee reviews class rank in Worcester schools
NEWARK - Worcester County Public Schools' Class Rank and Senior Recognition Committee held its first meeting this month.
POCOMOKE CITY -- Clarence Robert Hunter Bryant, 61, of Pocomoke City, better known as 'Hunt' to his family and friends, departed this life Monday, Oct.
Friday, October 9--Enhanced Fire Protection Eyed For North OP
" An increase in fire protection capacity in Ocean Pines will cost service area ratepayers more money annually to pay off up to $2.5 million in loans to make the work possible.
To add hydrants, county borrows from banks
SNOW HILL -- Some Northern Worcester County residents will see an increase in their water and sewer rates to pay for improvements to two systems.
BERLIN -- Several fire companies responded to a barn fire that started when a vehicle inside it backfired Thursday.
Berlin News: Fire crews put out blaze in barn
BERLIN - Several fire companies responded to a barn fire that started when a vehicle inside it backfired Thursday.
Worcester posts low dropout rate
NEWARK -- New educational data shows that nearly every Lower Shore high school met 2009 testing requirements and yearly benchmarks set by the state and federal government, with Worcester County ushering the most students all the way through school without dropping out.
NEWARK: 4-car accident closes Route 113
Route 113 was temporarily closed in both directions as police and emergency workers sort out a 4-vehicle accident.
Facts missing from story about Berlin wastewater
RE: 'Neighbors wary of wastewater,' Sept. 24 Several important facts did not make it into the Daily Times story about Newark residents being wary of Berlin's spray-irrigation wastewater proposal.
Berlin wastewater measures up for vote
BERLIN -- The council is expected to approve a variety of measures that will move forward the financing of the town's wastewater treatment plant upgrade.
NEWARK -- New educational data shows that nearly every Lower Shore high school met 2009 testing requirements and yearly benchmarks set by the state and federal government.
Newark residents wary of Berlin spray irrigation wastewater
BERLIN -- As the town moves forward with plans to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and meet local and state requirements, officials are eyeing a 200-acre tract in Newark for a spray irrigation site.
Community dedicates Worcester Technical school
NEWARK -- Almost a year after it opened to students, close to 100 community members had the opportunity to appreciate the new Worcester Technical High School at its dedication ceremony Saturday.
Schools raise the bar for athletes
NEWARK -- Student athletes will face stricter academic requirements in Worcester County next year, as the school board recently approved raising the grade point average student-athletes must maintain to play sports.
Student reps are in the thick of things
NEWARK -- While most students were using their summer vacation to forget about school, three Worcester County students were taking advantage of an opportunity to get to know not just their schools but their entire school system.
Flow of scholarships to county's graduates quickens
NEWARK -- In spite of the sluggish economy, the 2009 graduates of Worcester County Public Schools received offers for more than $14 million in scholarships.
JANET CHAMBERS, 63, of Laurel died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Lifecare at Lofland Park in Seaford.
Flow of scholarships to county's graduates quickens
NEWARK -- In spite of the sluggish economy, the 2009 graduates of Worcester County Public Schools received offers for more than $14 million in scholarships.
" Ocean City police this week are looking for a man who attempted to rob a bank in the 94th Street area on Monday morning before apparently getting cold feet and fleeing the scene.