(Sept. 21, 2017) Former Ocean Pines Association Director Brett Hill is facing a lawsuit filed by a senior advisor to Hill’s company, FTS Fiber, that alleges Hill failed to repay a loan. Kenneth Lawhorn filed the suit in the Worcester County Circuit Court against Hill on Friday, alleging Hill did not pay back the balance… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) Former Berlin Fire Company paramedic Jeffrey James Dean filed a $500,000 lawsuit against the company in U.S. District Court on Sept. 12, alleging discrimination in the workplace and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The 16-page complaint issued by Dean and his attorney, James L. Otway of Otway Russo, P.C., stated Dean “witnessed… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) Installation of an offline wetland and expansion of a culvert will continue to close portions of William Street in Berlin for several more weeks. “It’s moving along nicely and the project seems to be on schedule,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said, last Thursday. “[The contractor] is really focused on getting that culvert… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Bylaws and Resolutions Committee submitted an amendment to Resolution B-01 to clear up the process of how all resolutions are reviewed. Committee Chairman Marty Clarke said he submitted a copy of the amendment to the board liaison, last week. While the board is responsible for periodic review of… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) The annual Paint Berlin event returns this week, Sept. 20-23, with its largest number of participants yet and an expanded painting area that includes Ayer’s Creek and Assateague. Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said a welcome reception was held Wednesday for the 37 artists who registered – three more than last… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) An open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment by singer/saxophonist Everett Spells awaits attendees of the annual Blues on the Bay at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The event benefits the Macky and Pam Stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. “Macky and Pam have been… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) Police Chief Tom Davis is casting a wide net for the Snow Hill Youth Fishing Derby, Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. in Byrd park. During the Snow Hill Council meeting last Monday, Davis said several police officers would be on hand to help youngsters with the finer points of angling,… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will present America’s Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Community Center, in the Marlin Room, beginning on Sept. 26. This is an eight-hour course and will be given on three consecutive days starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 and continuing on… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) The final Pocomoke 4th Friday Street Festival of 2017, tomorrow from 5-8 p.m., provides one more opportunity to end summer on a high note. Downtown Coordinator Karah Lacey said a full slate of activities were planned for the event, occurring on Market Street between Front and Second streets. “Local artists, craftsmen and… Read more »

(Sept. 21, 2017) About 250 students in 10 art classes at Berlin Intermediate School participated in their own twist of the “Kindness Rocks” phenomenon last week, Sept. 11-12. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders in Stefanie McElhinny’s art classes painted their own rocks, with themes such as characters hugging or dancing, intended to “rock the school… Read more »