(June 29, 2017) Gillis Gilkerson general contracting announced it has completed the renovation of the Bay Terrace affordable housing community at 517 Bay Street in Berlin. “This project gave us the opportunity to be a part of rejuvenating a community for its residents and their families,” Dwight Miller, president of Gillis Gilkerson, said. “A vote… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a public meeting in the community center last Friday: Absence Board Treasurer Pat Supik was not present at the meeting because of a previous commitment, according to Board President Tom Herrick. He said Supik told him there were no monthly… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show to be exhibited during the month of July at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists, 18 years old and older, professional or amateur, with work… Read more »

(June 29, 2017) From a hot dog-eating contest to patriotic concerts and fireworks, Ocean City and surrounding towns have many Independence Day celebrations taking place this weekend and on July 4. Here are a few activities taking place this weekend: Ocean City: • Musical review: A musical revue presented by the Ocean Pines Players will… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) A discussion on the potential annexation of a parcel of land at the corner of Route 346 and Route 50 consumed the entirety of a Berlin Planning Commission meeting last Wednesday, even that’s all it was — a conversation that required no action. During that roughly hour-long discussion, no one supported the… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) The same members of the board of directors who voted not to go into a closed session in April, when director and interim General Manager Brett Hill was the topic of discussion, did the opposite Monday night by voting for a private meeting to discuss another director’s conversations with association employees. A… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) A changing of the guards occurred last week in Snow Hill with LaToya Purnell replacing Michael Pruitt as the Western District Town Council representative. Purnell, along with Central District representative Jenny Hall, were sworn into office for two-year terms during the council meeting last Tuesday. Appearing at his last council meeting in… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) Sunny skies and calm waters provided an idyllic experience for nearly 100 paddle board enthusiasts during the second annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival and Race in Snow Hill on Saturday. The all-level SUP (stand up paddleboard) race included a 17-mile elite competition, both solo and team, along with a… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) Without further discussion or public comment, the Pocomoke City Council approved the fiscal year 2018 budget on second reading during its meeting on Monday. The balanced budget includes general fund revenues of $4.8 million, with general fund expenses of $4.5 million. The general fund reflects a positive balance of $257,245, with an… Read more »

(June 22, 2017) Four candidates remain in the hunt for two seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. Election Committee Chairman Steve Tuttle confirmed on Tuesday that a fifth candidate, Brenda Lynn Wascak, had dropped out. Two others, Arie Klapholz and Paula Robertson Gray, resigned from the race earlier this month. The remaining… Read more »