By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2018) A complete closure of Route 589 in Ocean Pines began on Monday and is scheduled to last “up to eight weeks,” according to the State Highway Administration. Backed up traffic is apparently causing some havoc for motorists. The closure was said to be along Route 589 at Turnville… Read more »
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Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman resigns
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2018) Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman said no one knew he was planning to resign, but that’s what he did at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday. “All their mouths flew open,” Dorman said on Wednesday. “It’s just about time, that’s all,” he continued. “I made a statement and… Read more »
Gerardi property added to town growth area
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) Public interest was slightly less than expected Tuesday night, as the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to pave the way for the annexation and development of a new “Berlin Gateway” on Route 50 by adding three parcels of land to its growth area. The property owner, Ernie Gerardi,… Read more »
Expanded ‘Move Over’ law impacts local drivers
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Maryland Drivers should be on the lookout for vehicles with flashing yellow lights, as well as emergency vehicles, because of the expanded “Move Over Law” that took effect Oct. 1. According to a press release from the State Highway Administration, Maryland’s “Move Over” law now includes transportation, service… Read more »
Foultz’s ‘Two Steps Forward’ memoir gets film adaptation
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Local icon Anna Foultz is about to be in pictures. A Texas-based media company has acquired the film rights to Foultz’ memoir “Two Steps Forward” and hopes to begin production next year ahead of an international release near the end of 2019. According to an official description of… Read more »
OP platform Tournament helps ‘Catch A Lift’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Catch A Lift, a nonprofit organization that assists wounded veterans, was the beneficiary of more than $6,000 in donations raised during a tournament hosted by the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Association last Saturday. The foundation, which originated locally, was started to honor U.S. Army Spc. Christopher J. Coffland,… Read more »
Mathias, Carozza spar over political ads
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Call it “The Battle of the Caucuses.” Anyone with a mailbox in Senate District 38 has probably received campaign mailers about incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias and challenger Delegate Mary Beth Carozza. The most recent batch, mailed late last week, came from the Maryland Democratic Caucus Committee and the… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a Sept. 24 meeting at Town Hall: Audit incoming Finance Director Natalie Saleh said a rough draft of the annual audit of town finances was due in November. The finalized statement would then be reviewed during a December… Read more »
Community partnerships painted Germantown mural
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Germantown was once “where we played, sang, we learned, we shared and we loved,” according to words written on a new mural installed at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin. The mural is the product of more than a year of work and planning, and a… Read more »
Goose group leader lashes out at directors
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) The June euthanizing of several hundred Canada geese in Ocean Pines continues to be a contentious issue, with several board members weighing in this week ahead of a planned citizen group meeting, and the host going on a tirade that specifically targeted Association Vice President Steve Tuttle. On… Read more »