(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors announced a special meeting today, Thursday, at 9 a.m. in the boardroom of the administration building on Ocean Parkway to discuss plans for the country club that could include a major multi-year renovation. The special session stems from an hour-long discussion at a public meeting… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Medical marijuana in Maryland is only a year away and it appears that at least one dispensary will be operating in Worcester County. The state devised a three-tiered system, dividing the new industry into growers, processors and dispensaries. Growers and processors were awarded preliminary approvals in August, and the Maryland Medical Cannabis… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Though few additional details were provided, state police reported a suspect in the Dec. 2 fatal shooting in downtown Pocomoke City, Anthony Tunnel, 36, was apprehended in a Salisbury motel without incident Sunday morning. Tunnel is being held at the Wicomico County Detention Center on charges of first- and second-degree murder plus… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Defense Attorney Steven Cox successfully argued in district court last Friday that phone difficulties necessitated a continuance in the probation violation hearing for his client, Jordan Denton. Denton, who was convicted last June for her role in a January 2015 vandalism spree in Berlin, is scheduled to appear again in court in… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) While it’s still a bit early for the Worcester County Commissioners’ budget season, one proposal that made it into the Recreation and Parks department’s request is ready to hit the ground running and features a relatively low cost: expanding the existing disc golf course at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Plans are proceeding to transform the 437-acre Bay Club on Libertytown Road west of Berlin into a camping and RV resort, as attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the Carl M. Freeman Companies, ran through some of the details during a Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. Whether the property eventually becomes annexed… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Humans can bundle up to fight the cold winter months – but Town Cats is focusing on keeping feral felines in the area warm by selling shelters to county residents. On Sunday, Dec. 18, volunteers will be selling and demonstrating how to build shelters at the Tractor Supply Company in Berlin. “Last… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) teamed up with Toys for Tots this holiday season and will serve as a public donation drop-off location. All are invited to partner with Toys for Tots and the WCRP by donating a new, unwrapped toy through Monday, Dec. 19, in the Worcester County Recreation Center… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) With only two days left in the current and final auction of the naming rights for the remaining foal from this year’s new additions, the winning bid will only increase the nearly $5,200 already raised in support of the park and its programs. This total will, in all likelihood, fall short of… Read more »

 (Dec. 15, 2016) As hinted during a work session last Monday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors formally dissolved its racquet sports advisory committee at its meeting last Friday. Board President Tom Herrick proposed a motion to “give notice and first consideration” to repeal resolution C-14, terminating the committee and to allow each of the… Read more »