(Aug. 25, 2016) The old Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company building on Fifth Street still stands sentinel over the town, as it has since it opened in 1937, but is now considered a detriment, rather than asset to the town. The problem is, no one can decide what to do with it, or failing that, how… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Last year, the possibility of annexing the Bay Club into Berlin became a somewhat sore subject for the Berlin mayor and council. Apparently, a proposal was on the table to turn all or a portion of the golf course into a development of 300 luxury homes. Mayor Gee Williams said Hugh Cropper,… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) A citizen request passed along by Town Councilman Mike Pruitt for a medical doctor’s practice in Snow Hill has been heard by both Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, but won’t be fulfilled anytime soon. Both health systems have their reasons, with PRMC pointing to a nationwide shortage of primary… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Although an unprecedented 11 candidates were on the ballot in the board of directors election in Ocean Pines this year, only three could be seated. For the other seven homeowners who spent months campaigning, participating in forums and talking to the public and the local media, what will happen to the issues… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Ocean Pines resident Jeremy Goetzinger is looking for support and sponsorship for several upcoming competitive handcycle races in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Dover and New York. The 41-year-old Washington, D.C. native lost his legs and several fingers on one of his hands because of Buerger’s Disease, a rare condition that affects circulation. He… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday: National Night Out Police Chief Arnold Downing thanked participants for their help during the recent National Night Out event at Henry Park, specifically the faith-based community and three new partners who aided the cause… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks staff announce that USA Pickleball Association Ambassador Vicky Sierber Keefer will be visiting the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill to put on a Beginner Pickleball Clinic and Demonstration. Pickleball is a paddle sport created to be fun for all ages and skill levels. The… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Mirroring a trip by Gov. Larry Hogan in April, U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Democrat, District 8) spent close to 90 minutes in Berlin on Friday, touring local businesses and meeting with Mayor Gee Williams. He also got a sizable history lesson from both the mayor and several residents and workers in… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Although the Ocean Pines Clubs Advisory Committee was in something of a holding pattern after the recent board of directors election, there was news of a new chef at the community yacht club and plenty of speculation as to where the association itself would head next during its Aug. 18 meeting. The… Read more »

(Aug. 25, 2016) Some events come into being because of coincidence, happy accidents or the intersection of a defined need with an appropriate facility. Pocomoke’s annual boat docking challenge has aspects of all three, but started as a conversation between old friends. “Bruce Morrison and I go way back,” organizer Mike Shannon said. “We’ve been… Read more »