By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Dozens of platform tennis players, Ocean Pines residents and well-wishers attended Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $93,800 courts at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. The Ocean Pines Board of Directors approved the project at a July 28 meeting and awarded a construction contract to Ohio-based… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Dining options in Pocomoke expand on Tuesday when Mallards on the River begins serving lunch and dinner in the recently shuttered Riverside Grill location at 2 River Street. In October the Mayor and Council selected John “Johnny Mo” Morrison, who operates Mallards at the Wharf in Onancock,… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Snow Hill has terminated a two-year-old contract with retired Salisbury University professor Dr. Clara Small to author a volume on the history of cultural dynamics in the region. Mayor Charlie Dorman said after extensive discussions with the town council the decision was made to end the arrangement… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Snow Hill Council discussed the following items during a regular meeting at the Old Train Station on Belt Street last Tuesday: Clean-Up Day results Randy Barfield, public works director, said the annual Town Clean Up Day on Oct. 23 made a positive impact on the towns’… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Those looking for an early Thanksgiving Day workout are encouraged to join CrossFit Assateague and SWEAT Ocean City in Ocean Pines, or participate in the 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot, Thursday morning. A 2.5-mile fun run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Local musician Otto Grundman will have a party at Burley Oak in Berlin this Saturday to celebrate the release of his new eight-track CD, “Perpetual Motion,” from 8-11 p.m. “Every song is different. There is rock, funk and folk. All the songs are original,” Grundman said. “I… Read more »

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Chesapeake Pediatrics and Adolescent Associates P.A. recently opened an office in Berlin, offering pediatric and adolescent care to children and teens in the Worcester County area. Dr. James Peipon, who has since retired, founded the practice in 1982 in Salisbury. Today, the staff includes Dr. William Taylor,… Read more »

(Nov. 23, 2017) Worcester County Developmental Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The center’s fundraising goal this year is to raise money for the advancement of its Day Program. Occurring this year on Nov…. Read more »

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) While the county government methodically deconstructed the Dept. of Liquor Control, the final nail in its coffin hasn’t been struck, as the sale of the remaining county store, Pocomoke Shore Spirits, has been held up for months because of a legal challenge. This challenge is heading for… Read more »

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is sponsoring the third annual Shore Gives More, a 24-hour online donation event held on Nov. 28, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Victoria Kent, Community Foundation marketing director, said 80 nonprofits from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are participating this year…. Read more »