(Sept. 21, 2017) Snow Hill Town Council discussed the following items during a meeting last Monday at the Train Station on Belt Street. Community basketball Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell thanked Public Works Director Randy Barfield for the department’s assistance with the “Hooping at Byrd Park,” weekly pickup basketball game, held Sunday evenings. “Randy… Read more »
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Berlin nursing center to help with hurricane relief
(Sept. 21, 2017) The Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will donate cases of water to the local American Red Cross Chapter to send to Florida. To donate cases of water, drop off times are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Berlin Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive in… Read more »
FTS senior advisor files civil suit against CEO Brett Hill
(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 »
Former paramedic Dean suing BFC
(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 »
Portions of William Street to remain closed
(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 »
Bylaws committee submits resolution review
(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 »
Nearly 40 artists to take part in annual Paint Berlin event
(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 »
Annual Blues on the Bay to benefit Coastal Hospice
(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 »
Youth Fishing Derby casts off, Sat.
(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 »
Ocean City Power Squadron offers boating course
(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 »