By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Like John Hammond in Jurassic Park, county planners have spared no expense in building the new $6.25 million Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library to be long lasting and energy efficient, an approach planners say will save taxpayers plenty of money in the long run. Ron… Read more »
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Groups gather to honor memory of late Jesse Turner
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) The memory of Jesse Turner lives on, bolstered last week by a well-attended ceremony in Berlin when members of several local groups donated shoes in honor of the late Berlin Shoe Box owner. Several large bags, containers and other vessels filled with new or gently used shoes… Read more »
OPA Board addresses theft, fraud
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) “Obviously there’s a lot on everybody’s minds, so we’re going to address that in today’s meeting,” Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors President Doug Parks said at the outset of a regular board session Sunday. Parks said to the capacity crowd there was talk of “questionable financial… Read more »
Directors approve forensic audit
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Following allegations of theft and funds gone missing throughout Ocean Pines Association operations, the board of directors will release a request for proposals for a forensic audit this month and likely vote on bids during the March 29 board meeting. The board on Sunday voted 6-1 to… Read more »
Buckingham only Maryland school designated Title I
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 1, 2017) Along with 63 other academic institutions throughout the nation, Buckingham Elementary was the only school in Maryland to receive National Title I Distinguished School honors in 2017. A celebration took place at Buckingham Elementary in Berlin on Monday morning. All schools were honored during the 2018 National… Read more »
Mayor comes home to Pocomoke
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) After spending the last three months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers in three different states, Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison came home Sunday to a town parade led by Worcester County and Pocomoke police, fire and emergency services personnel. Morrison experienced a traumatic brain injury on Nov. 29… Read more »
Ocean Pines budget deficit balloons
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 8, 2018) Near the end of budget discussions Tuesday in Ocean Pines, Director Ted Moroney said deficit projections for the current fiscal year had ballooned to $1.5 to $1.8 million. With a $370,000 shortfall during the previous fiscal year, Moroney said the two-year operational deficit is now close to… Read more »
Revenue component likely at park
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The sky is the limit to what Berlin Falls park can become, although the reality is development will almost certainly be limited by available funding. Town Administrator Laura Allen, last Thursday, told the dozen members of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee to dream big, but also… Read more »
Winter Quarters could get mulligan
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Pocomoke City officials are expected to consider a lease agreement that could reopen the Winter Quarters golf course. City Manager Bobby Cowger on Tuesday said the agreement would likely come up during the next City Council meeting, Feb. 5. Earlier this month the council voted 3-1 to… Read more »
Retrospective of Patrick Henry to open this Friday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) A new retrospective exhibition, “Delmarva Visions: The Works of Patrick Henry,” opens this Friday at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury. Henry, 65, a Berlin resident, will display primarily oil paintings from throughout his distinguished career. He reflected on the experience of gathering work for… Read more »