(April 6, 2017) The Berlin Parks commission is asking for nominations in an online contest that could net it $20,000. The “Meet Me at the Park” initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) will award 16 communities with resources “to improve local parks through projects that connect kids to nature, inspire kids and… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) The Snow Hill Police Department will host an informational meeting to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic on Monday, April 10 at the Old Firehouse on West Green Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis said the session is for anyone interested in learning the signs of opioid… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) A derelict property on 8 Willow Way in Ocean Pines has been causing headaches for several years – and possibly for more than a decade. The Gazette first reported on a violation there, which was brought to the board’s attention, in May 2014. At the time, then-Director Marty Clarke joked that a… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Five bidders submitted proposals to take over the operation of the Worcester County Shore Spirits liquor store in Pocomoke City, with the winning bid coming in at $1.175 million, from Kalpesh Patel of Berlin. Patel bid $950,000 for the two suites that comprise the store at the Newtowne Plaza Condominiums including the… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) A 75-year-old Ocean Pines man was arrested after allegedly chasing several members of his family from his home by knifepoint on Sunday afternoon. The Ocean Pines Police Department received a complaint of a domestic incident just after noon on April 2. A female complainant told police dispatch that she and her father,… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Community members, educators and retired teachers are encouraged to join the Snow Hill Rotary Club in recognizing the five educators that have been selected as “Teacher of the Year” within the Snow Hill community: Julie Hickman of Snow Hill Elementary, Barbara Kohut of Snow Hill Middle, Master Sergeant William Meekins of Snow… Read more »

 (April 6, 2017) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Bylaws and Resolutions Committee may not agree with a recent decision by the board of directors on proposed election reforms, but they are not willing to step on the toes of the committee that wrote the amendment. By a 3-2 vote with two directors absent, the… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Going on auditions, according to actor Michael O’Leary, is a lot like the movie “La La Land.” It’s not uncommon to be in the middle of a scene when a casting director looks down at the phone, or seems more focused on what’s for lunch than the performer on stage. O’Leary, who… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) With warmer weather and a slew of special openings, the April Arts on the River First Friday in Snow Hill is shaping up to be a busy event. Snow Hill Grant Administrator Ann Gibb said there are numerous highlights for patrons to look forward to, starting at 5 p.m. “The Purnell museum… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Back-to-back art and gardening events have been scheduled by the Lower Shore Land Trust for Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. From 5-8 p.m. Friday, area watercolor artist and retired biology professor, Ellen Lawler, will be on hand at the Lower Shore Land Trust with a sampling of her bird and wildlife… Read more »