By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2018) Berlin’s third annual Restaurant Week is in full swing, with more than a dozen establishments offering discounted prices on popular and unique menu items. “It’s nice to see everyone out and about during what is normally a slow dining week,” said Ivy Wells, economic and community development… Read more »
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Berlin recognizes Pop Warner Super Bowl champions
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The Berlin Town Council lauded its national champion junior varsity Pop Warner football team during its first 2018 meeting Monday night, presenting the squad with a $500 check to fund a barbecue celebration once warmer weather comes. Each member of the team and coaching staff was presented… Read more »
Guests try out equipment and get class info
(Jan. 11, 2018) Area residents had the chance to test the waters as well as a variety of aquatic fitness equipment and classes during a free open house at the Sports Core Pool, Jan. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Despite the snow-covered roads, dozens of people came out for the event, which included instructor-led mini classes… Read more »
Insurance increases cause budget adjustment
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The skyrocketing health insurance costs in Pocomoke that drove a budget overage of $162,000 in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 led to a budget amendment Monday that cut funding across the board in all other departments. Finance Director Janet Wilson said several members of… Read more »
Pines yacht club closed as more mold found
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The discovery of mold at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club apparently has led to the club’s closing for up to three months and numerous staff layoffs. A press release issued last Friday said the club, its restaurant and banquet facility were closed “after a recent inspection revealed… Read more »
Pocomoke City taps into water-quality pilot program
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Pocomoke City will take part in a pilot program with Korean-based company IOREX to improve water quality. If successful, the venture could save the town more than $1 million and greatly speed up enhancements to town water. The program, detailed during a City Council meeting on Monday,… Read more »
Pocomoke Council votes 3-1 to close Winter Quarters
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The Winter Quarters Golf Course, a fixture in Pocomoke City for more than 70 years, is closing because of financial losses and declining membership, following 3-1 City Council vote Monday. The course was built during the early 1940s and deeded to the town in 1949. Councilwoman Esther… Read more »
Berlin Council starts 2018 with values statement
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Without being aware of the events of the final Berlin council meeting of 2017, where a video set to promote the town’s downtown area was criticized for a lack of racial diversity, it’s difficult to contextualize the first meeting of 2018. Without mentioning the video specifically, Mayor… Read more »
OPA signs point toward celebration
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) With many of the surrounding streets and sidewalks still covered in snow and ice, Ocean Pines officials on Tuesday unveiled a new entrance sign on Cathell Road commemorating the 50th anniversary of the association. The ceremony was rescheduled from its original date of last Saturday. The sign… Read more »
CAR contest commemorates 50 years of Fair Housing Act
(Jan. 4, 2018) The Coastal Association of Realtors is encouraging local teachers and students to participate in the annual Fair Housing Art Contest, which sends winning students to Annapolis for a meeting with the governor or other state official. Sponsored by the Maryland Realtors, the contest is a means for Realtors across the state to… Read more »