By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Members of the Ocean Pines Clubs Committee continue to gather information, anecdotal and otherwise, in the hopes of improving operations at association food and beverage facilities. The committee’s focus at last Thursday’s meeting was the yacht club, where the biggest obstacles to success are inconsistency and a… Read more »

(Nov. 23, 2017) The Junior Woman’s Club of Pocomoke City is accepting applications for its Continuing Education Scholarship. The Continuing Education Scholarship was established to provide an opportunity for women who have been out of the classroom for several years, to continue their education or training. The scholarship is open to women age 25 or… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) The second annual “Artists Giving Back, a Holiday Meal for those in need,” event returns to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Berlin on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 2-5 p.m. Artists Giving Back is a program of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee. Organizer Robin Tomaselli said… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The 45th annual Pocomoke Christmas parade will transform Market Street into a holiday winter wonderland on Monday starting at 7 p.m. The lengthy line of floats, high school marching bands, fire equipment, dance troupes, ROTC and equestrian units will stretch nearly two miles, event chairman Mike Shannon… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) After the Julia A. Purnell Museum received recognition for its 75th anniversary, Executive Director Dr. Cindy Byrd outlined for the Snow Hill mayor and council last Tuesday an event whose history traces back even further. Mayor Charlie Dorman read aloud a citation from the Maryland General Assembly… Read more »

By Josh Davis & Brian Gilliland, Associate Editors (Nov. 9, 2017) Former Berlin councilwoman and mayoral candidate Lisa Hall requested a jury trial when she appeared in District Court on Friday after the court rejected her request for postponement. Judge Melvin Jews asked Hall if she had found representation in the case involving two counts… Read more »

(Nov. 9, 2017) Ocean Pines, Worcester County’s largest residential community, has named its new director of finance. Steve Phillips, a 19-year finance and accounting veteran, will be responsible for Ocean Pines Association’s budgeting, forecasting and accounting practices, maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation and interpretation of financial reports, effective Monday, Jan. 8. Phillips… Read more »

(Nov. 9, 2017) Ocean Pines Marina was officially re-certified as a Maryland Clean Marina, illustrating a continued commitment to clean marina practices and dedication to the health of Delmarva’s waterways, according to a statement from the association. “It is very rewarding to exercise environmentally conscious practices at our recreational marina in Ocean Pines,” Denise Sawyer,… Read more »

(Nov. 9, 2017) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff will recognize 2017 award recipients during the 18th annual Awards and Installation banquet, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The 2017 Ocean Pines Chamber award recipients are: Business of the Year, Kendall Home Furnishing;… Read more »