(Sept. 29, 2016) Although Berlin mayoral hopeful and District 2 Councilwoman Lisa Hall admitted this week that she was charged in April with possession of flunitrazepam in South Carolina, police records say that was not the case. Hall, according to law enforcement officials in Charleston County, was charged with marijuana possession on April 29. Prescription… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board breezed through a meeting on Saturday that saw 11 votes on capital purchases, committee appointments, new business items and compliance, permit and inspections violations. Ten of those votes were unanimous, and only one “no” vote were rendered during the roughly 80-minute meeting that included more than 20… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) Beginning tomorrow and lasting throughout the weekend, the Delmarva Paddling Weekend will show off Snow Hill and Laurel, Delaware as the newest up-and-coming spots for ecotourism on the lower shore. A complete schedule and individual trip descriptions, along with the ability to make reservations are available online at www.delmarvapaddling.com. “The inspiration for… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) PNC Bank is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of three men who robbed the Pocomoke City branch on Monday. The robbers were described as African-American, and one, whose image was captured on bank security cameras, was wearing women’s clothing, including a tan skirt, black-haired wig… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The first official Berlin Crab Feast will bring an all-you-can eat seafood celebration to the downtown area Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. “DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council (LESHC) and… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The Chesapeake Celtic Fest, one of Furnace Town’s premier events, kicks off this weekend giving locals a chance to indulge in a part of lower shore heritage that could have easily been forgotten. “I started the event because we needed an idea of how to attract tourists here,” founder Jeanne du Nord… Read more »

(Sept. 29) Voters in Berlin will have two choices for mayor during the municipal election on Tuesday, Oct. 4 Two-term incumbent Mayor Gee Williams will face District 2 Councilwoman Lisa Hall, who gave up her seat to run for mayor. Hall has been on the council since 2008. The deadline for write-in candidates was Tuesday,… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) Berlin officials believe they are closer to a solution regarding road repairs on Flower Street necessitated by development at Cannery Village. Apparently, it took more than a week for Town Administrator Laura Allen to reach Osprey Properties, the company behind Cannery. The issue was raised by several councilmembers during a Sept. 12… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) While an updated engineering study of the Ocean Pines Association Country Club did not offer a specific recommendation whether the building should be renovated or replaced, it did paint a grim picture of a structure that is full of mold and is failing because of years of neglect.    Ocean Pines Association… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) Town Administrator Laura Allen sat in during a town parks commission meeting earlier this month to give a briefing on potential directions for the new Berlin Falls Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Parks Commission Chairman Mike Wiley said he visited the site after Jeep Week to check on the condition of… Read more »