(July 27, 2017) Snow Hill Police Sgt. Rob Burnett appreciates that life occasionally comes full circle. After more than 30 years with the Maryland State Police, Burnett returned in February to the same agency where he launched his career 40 years ago. “My first time in law enforcement was with the Snow Hill Police Department… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) The Berlin Town Council on Monday unanimously agreed to spend $90,000 more to repave West Street, opting for a more expensive approach designed to last longer and get better results, town officials said. Construction on West Street paused last month to allow work already done there to settle. Town Administrator Laura Allen… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) Berlin residents near the William Street power plant might have noticed loud noises during the middle of the day last week. Town Administrator Laura Allen said that’s because hot weather pushed the electric utility to generate additional power. During that time, one of the bay doors at the plant that is usually… Read more »

(July 27, 2107) Merrie McElrath recognizes the importance of community members giving according to their abilities and taking according to their needs. McElrath, a Sunday school teacher at Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin, is joining a growing national trend by creating a freestanding food pantry in the parking lot at her place of worship…. Read more »

(July 27, 2017) The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library is celebrating its 17th year and for the 2017 sale, buyers will find fiction novels, arranged in alphabetical order by author, sports book, biographies as well as audio books, CDs and DVDs, cookbooks, gardening and nature books, coffee table books, book sets and humor and… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday night. Opioid symposium Managing Services Director Jeff Fleetwood recently attended an opioid awareness symposium at Salisbury University sponsored by Gov. Larry Hogan. Fleetwood said the governor has earmarked $50 million for an anti-opioid campaign…. Read more »

(July 27, 2017) For the last seven years, wildlife photographer Mark Hendricks has been capturing images on Assateague Island, from the snowy owl and seaside grasshopper to the beaches and inland forests, throughout all seasons in Maryland and Virginia. In “Natural Wonders of Assateague Island,” readers can appreciate 198 images taken by Hendricks along with… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) The Pocomoke 4th Friday Street Festival returns this week, with Market Street between Front and Second streets shut down to traffic from 5-8 p.m. for the occasion. Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said local artists, craftsmen and vendors would fill the downtown sidewalks to sell their wares, including paintings, photography, jewelry,… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) Fostering positive community relations with local police departments is the goal behind National Night Out on Aug. 1. Celebrations are scheduled in Ocean City, Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill as part of a national event held each year on the first Tuesday in August. Ocean City will hold a trio of community… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) A guest bartending event at Sisters on Main Street evolved into a Believe in Tomorrow Block Party in Berlin, with games for adults and children in addition to live music, vendors, activities and food on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 6-9 p.m. “I am hoping it becomes our next big event,” said Wayne… Read more »