(July 6, 2017) The Maryland Safe Boating Class will be conducted July 11-13 at the Ocean Pines Library, taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary from 6-9 p.m. each night.   The Maryland Safe Boating Class and certificate are required for boat operators born after July 1, 1972, but everyone can benefit from it. Why?… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Pocomoke High School girls’ field hockey coach Brandi Castaneda is working to rejuvenate youth-based hockey programs in town. In the hopes of introducing a new generation to field hockey, Castaneda has asked the city council to support use of the field behind the former Salvation Army at 300 Second Street for an… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) In addition to the swirl of events celebrating Independence Day earlier this week, Snow Hill will hold its monthly Arts on the River First Friday event tomorrow. The festivities take place from 5-8 p.m., providing a full evening of artist receptions, musical diversions, food, drinks, and great bargains from local merchants. Bishop’s… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Fins Berlin recently presented the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation with proceeds from its Make a Difference Monday fundraiser in the amount of $460 for the Campaign for the Future. The Berlin Fins location opened in October 2016 as the fourth Fins Hospitality Group location. Owner Jeff Hamer is a family man with… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Returning champions Burley Oak Brewing Company will defend their title during the 2017 Berlin Bathtub Races Friday. The local brewing company will again bring two racers this year. In 2016, Burley entered its traditional beer barrel, pushed by owner Bryan Brushmiller, but it won with a new custom-built craft by Loaded Gun… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) The four remaining Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates met during a nearly two-hour candidate forum in the community center last Wednesday. Two candidates, newcomer Dr. Colette Horn and former Director Marty Clarke, exchanged several barbs on issues, including the budget and the yacht club, and Horn repeatedly went after the current… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) A sold-out crowd of about 150 attended the first Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County “Dinner of Jefferson” event last Friday, raising more than $15,000 for the nonprofit. The outdoor, farm-to-table dinner featured 10 courses with more than two dozen local restaurants and businesses donating their time, ingredients and expertise to benefit… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) The 2017 Worcester County Fair, held last weekend in an attempt to beat the oppressive heat that dominated the affair last August, was well received according to event organizers. Worcester County Fair Board member Cindy Morris said Mother Nature provided picture-perfect conditions. “We were blessed with beautiful weather,” she said. “We had… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) A kayaker discovered a body in the Pocomoke River at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the waters between Byrd Park in Snow Hill and Shad Landing in the Pocomoke State Park, according to Lt. Ed Schreier of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. Schreier said the body belonged to James Showell, 64, of Snow… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) Michael Pruitt, who opted to step down after completing two terms on the Snow Hill council, has a generally positive perspective on his time in office – despite harboring a few regrets. “I’m a tough grader, but I often joke that I give myself a C-plus as a first-time council person,” he… Read more »