Shore Transit providing free transportation from Snow Hill and Pocomoke City (April 5, 2018) Berlin is hosting the first Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo (Worcester CARES) event on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the multipurpose building located on 130 Flower Street. This family friendly event features nonprofit organizations throughout… Read more »
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Butler hopes to balance board
Retired clinical laboratory scientist running against incumbent Chip Bertino By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Judy Butler sees an imbalance on the Board of Worcester County Commissioners — a disparity of political party, age and gender that she aims to begin fixing, if she is elected. Butler is running against first-term incumbent Chip… Read more »
Police, Snow Hill Council budget for safety concerns
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Talks during the first day of budget workshops for the fiscal 2019 budget in Snow Hill last Tuesday pivoted to school and community safety concerns. Police Chief Tom Davis said his office is about $25,000 under budget during the current fiscal year and his request for fiscal… Read more »
Moroney seeks stay in OPA office
Appointed replacement for Brett Hill announces run; cites recent achievements By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) Ted Moroney, appointed to the Ocean Pines Association Board last September after the resignation of Brett Hill, announced this week he is running for election on the seven-member panel. Virginia native Moroney, 64, was CEO and treasurer… Read more »
Pocomoke City Discovery Center needs volunteers
(April 5, 2018) The Delmarva Discovery Center is looking for volunteers to assist through the busy spring and summer seasons. Those interested should attend a Coffee Meet & Greet on Tuesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 2 Market Street in Pocomoke City. The program will include an introduction to the Discovery… Read more »
Berlin sets parks priority list with five new projects
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) The Town of Berlin last Monday unanimously approved a parks priority list that included a funding request from Worcester County’s portion of Program Open Space funding. The total price tag is $303,450, spread out over five projects. Program Open Space operates under the Maryland Department of Natural… Read more »
4/5/18 Ocean Pines Association Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a regular meeting in the community center last Thursday: GM report General Manager John Bailey provided updates on several projects his monthly report. Bailey said an association committee on drainage recently met and discussed five… Read more »
OPA will not see drop in casino impact funds
Commissioners to evaluate table games for six months, but slot share likely secure By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) A minor stir, by Ocean Pines standards, occurred last Thursday when Association Vice President Cheryl Jacobs apparently misspoke about the potential for a reduction of casino impact funds received by the community. The board,… Read more »
Teacher of the Year to be crowned on Friday
Clarion Resort Hotel hosts 31st annual banquet; 14 instructors were nominated By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 5, 2018) The Worcester County Teacher of the Year will be unveiled Friday during the 31st annual banquet inside the crystal ballroom at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. “Each Teacher of the Year… Read more »
Annual ACT Native Plant Sale returns to Berlin on May 5
(April 5, 2018) Assateague Coastal Trust will offer perennials, heirloom vegetables, fruit and herbs for pre-order for its annual Native Plant Sale, scheduled May 5 at the ACT office on north Main Street in Berlin. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged to guarantee choice of varieties. Visit ACT’s website at www.actforbays.org to browse and buy from the… Read more »