(Feb. 2, 2017) Exactly how much Ocean Pines should fund its reserves is a debate as old as time – or, at least for about as long as the 49-year-old community has been in existence. For the next fiscal year, however, not much is projected to change in terms of overall reserve levels — a… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) A worm infestation of Ocean Pines Association bulkheads could potentially cost millions to fix, according to a budget discussion held last Friday. The incursion was apparently discovered late last year and was at least partially behind a decision to suspend the association’s regular bulkhead replacement program, which installed new partitions on a… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) For the second time in two years, Pocomoke City has been denied demolition funding for the old firehouse and armory by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. As City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot informed the council during its regular meeting last week, the denials came as no surprise. “We knew… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) Cate Nellans was introduced as president, taking over for Immediate Past President Donna Compher, and a handful of awards were handed out during the 2017 Berlin Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner at Fins Ale House and Raw Bar last Wednesday. Taking home trophies, produced by Plak That Printing Co., were artist of… Read more »

 (Feb. 2, 2017) Snow Hill took a bit of a winter break from First Friday events, but that ends Feb. 3 as the downtown shops remain open late, many offer specials and some have updated either their insides or outsides during the interim. Additionally, several downtown vendors are participating in the “Find your favorite snowman”… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) Blue Water Development Corporation, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties operating in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, named Bob Thompson chief operating officer. In his new role, Thompson, an executive with more than 25 years of experience building and managing organizations in a range of industries, will oversee operations… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) Ninth grade students from Pocomoke High School traveled to the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Prince George’s County on Monday to put the lessons they’ve learned in the classroom to the test. The students have been participating in a program, called “Junior Achievement Finance Park Virtual,” which develops financial planning and management… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens on Saturday, Feb. 4. A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) Steel N Glory Owner Jordan Pippin was stunned when he received Local Artist of the Year recognition during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on Jan. 25. “I was completely stoked and honored,” Pippin said. “When they called my name, I was shocked.” Pippin opened his shop last summer on Washington… Read more »

(Feb. 2, 2017) The National Association for Professional Development Schools recently recognized the partnership between Snow Hill Elementary and Salisbury University with an achievement award. “I was surprised about the recognition,” Dr. Mary Anne Cooper, principal of Snow Hill Elementary, said. “This award is validating for our hard work at Snow Hill Elementary and our… Read more »