Candidate’s top concerns improving communications and audit follow through By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) Former Elections Committee Chairman Steve Tuttle on Friday announced his candidacy for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. Tuttle, 72, was born in Maine and earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Northeastern University, a… Read more »
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Berlin gets creative to solve communication breakdown
UPDATE: Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen said on Thursday representatives from American Tower agreed to remove the LED light and replace it with a softer, red, flashing light to be active during the nighttime. Allen said the light was necessary for air traffic safety. She said the new light “should alleviate any disturbances.” The original… Read more »
Island Creamy to put cherry on top of old laundromat
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) After years of sitting dormant, the old Coin-Op Laundry on 4 Stevenson Lane in Berlin will get a much-needed facelift. The building has served as a commercial storage facility for ubiquitous ice cream shop Island Creamery since its opening last May. Owner Kelly Conklin, during a Historic… Read more »
03.15.18 Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Pray for Wendell Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood asked the mayor and council to “put Wendell Purnell in their thoughts and prayers.” Fleetwood said Purnell, the superintendent of public… Read more »
Snow Hill Council considers grant for senior center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Heading into budget season, Town of Snow Hill officials are eager to help the community’s nonprofit organizations, but also are aware of the limited funds they have to distribute. During a work session last Tuesday, Mayor Charlie Dorman said the Snow Hill Senior Center requested a grant… Read more »
Pocomoke parade planners surprised with certificates
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Pocomoke City Councilman Dale Trotter on Monday presented certificates of appreciation to Councilwoman Esther Troast and resident Sue Tull for having helped plan a recent surprise homecoming parade for Mayor Bruce Morrison. “Last Sunday, our mayor was able to return home, and what he returned home to… Read more »
Emotional support group meeting in Pines
Next session scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at OPA Community Center on Pkwy By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) A personal tragedy last year led Berlin resident Colby Phillips to launch the Renee Gavas Emotional Support Group. Phillips said a friend called looking for such a group last summer, a place where she… Read more »
Hill accounts differ from board, Ocean Pines Police chief
Former director and interim GM make letters public By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) A war of words between the Ocean Pines Board of Directors and former director and interim general manager Brett Hill escalated last week, as Hill forwarded to local media a letter from the board to him and his nearly… Read more »
City seeking grant funding to rehabilitate old armory
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) While Pocomoke City Planning Director Dan Brandewie said on Monday he was pursuing grants to rehabilitate the old armory building, some residents are apparently already putting in work to make the gym usable for children’s programs. Conditions inside the building, however, are not favorable and several City… Read more »
Morrison recounts terrifying first days, tearful return home
Wife of Pocomoke mayor grateful to local community By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) “It was not a good situation – it was touch and go for a very long time,” Laura Morrison said of her experience on Nov. 29, when her husband of 35 years, Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison, was rushed to… Read more »