(Oct. 5, 2017) The Pocomoketoberfest, scheduled for this Saturday, has been cancelled. Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Hickman said after analyzing the level of pre-ordered tickets, organizers opted to abandon plans for the sud-soaked event. “The numbers just weren’t there,” she said. The cost for admission was $30 and included a commemorative glass,… Read more »
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Baker Street update Baker Street bids were due last Friday. The Berlin Town Council in April approved the first phase of an estimated $120,000 project to restore the road. Town Administrator Laura Allen said bids could be discussed during the next Town Council meeting, on Oct. 10. Police department update Construction of the new Berlin… Read more »
Celtic Festival will march on Furnace Town
(Oct. 5, 2017) The 28th annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village will revive, at least for the weekend, numerous ancient cultures. The event is scheduled to return this Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This year’s gathering is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Blackman, who… Read more »
Shishito peppers best over open flame
Sometimes you experience something that is so simple, revolutionary and delicious that it truly boggles the mind. It’s almost as though time stands still for oh, so short a period of time and you just want to figure out what in the hell just happened to you. Recently, I had this moment with yet another… Read more »
Moroney joins Ocean Pines Board
(Sept. 28, 2017) There was little doubt before last Thursday’s meeting that the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors would select Ted Moroney to fill a director vacancy, and the board wasted little time in confirming it. There were no public comments, no debate between the directors and no other nominations as Moroney was… Read more »
Town of Berlin and tattoo enthusiasts reach compromise
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on tattoo or microblading businesses on Monday night, while also establishing a committee, to be led by Town Administrator Laura Allen, to draft town code addressing the practices. Acclaimed tattoo artist and Berlin resident Matthew Amey will likely be a part of the… Read more »
Several ordinances to be considered during Oct. 2 mtg.
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council is scheduled to hold second readings and could approve of a trio of ordinances related to housing standards during the next council meeting, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. First readings for the ordinances occurred during the previous council meeting, last Monday. During that meeting Dan Brandewie, housing and… Read more »
Grand jury indicts Holland for theft
(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Snow Hill Account Clerk Erica Holland, 32, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for felony theft over $100,000 on Tuesday. The case, which was referred to the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, is being handled by State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt. In… Read more »
Benefit for Kim Poole this Sunday at Globe in Berlin
(Sept. 28, 2017) Gathering community support – following a near-fatal car accident on Aug. 9 involving Ocean Pines resident Kim Poole – is the focus of the “Poolin’ It Together For Kim” benefit this Sunday at The Globe in Berlin from 3-6 p.m. Marla Robertson, of 98.1 WOCM Irie Radio, has organized the benefit for… Read more »
Costa tops 2017 Paint Berlin list of award winners
(Sept. 28, 2017) Mateus Costa from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania impressed during the annual Paint Berlin reception at the Worcester County Arts Council on Saturday, earning first prize and $1,000 for his oil painting, “St. Paul’s Church.” The painting also took home three additional awards: Maryland Legislators Choice, Artists Choice and WCAC Board of Directors Choice. Each… Read more »