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 »
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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 »
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 »
Fair weather again greets Snow Hill’s annual oyster roast
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The clouds parted just as the eighth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast was getting started, as 450 lucky ticket holders descended on the downtown to feast on raw, single-fried, roasted, Rockefeller, and a number of other preparations of local oysters during a suddenly sunny Sunday in February…. Read more »
Wor. School Board adopts proposed $108M budget
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 1, 2018) Worcester County Board of Education members on Tuesday approved a proposed budget of more than $108 million for fiscal year 2019. County appropriations make up more than 81 percent of the budget and Worcester County schools will receive more than $19 million in state aid this year,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board passes budget for fiscal year 2019
Basic assessment to go up $30; final vote was 5-2, as Trendic and Herrick oppose By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines Association assessments will increase $30, based on the fiscal 2019 budget approved on Sunday. Budget adoption by the board of directors followed a series of public meetings begun in early… Read more »
Final filings set up 2018 federal and state elections
Other races in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The deadline to file for state and federal office ahead of the Nov. 6 election passed on Monday, which sets the stage for the June 26 primary in races with more than one candidate… Read more »
Mathias files for reelection to senate seat
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Cementing his candidacy for reelection to another term in the Maryland Senate, Jim Mathias has filed paperwork ensuring his spot on the ballot in November. “My constituents can expect the same level of full commitment, and the same level of accomplishment” during another term, he said. “My… Read more »
Route 113 exempt from state scoring system
Route 50 bridge, Route 90 dualization and Route 589 work will require studies By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Only one of the county’s top priority transportation projects, Route 113 dualization, will escape state-mandated feasibility study, numerous checklists and detailed costs estimates, before moving on to a new scoring system required by legislation… Read more »