(Dec. 15, 2016) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following items during its Dec. 7 meeting at Town Hall: Four votes Four of the five members of the panel were present during the meeting: Chairwoman Carol Rose and commission members Mary Moore, Robert Poli and Laura Sterns. Odd Fellows The commission approved two changes… Read more »
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‘Deck the Paws’ kitten yoga offered at Zenna Wellness
(Dec. 15, 2016) It’s time to “Deck the Paws” at Zenna Wellness. A yoga class will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Zenna Wellness Studio located at 10 South Main Street, Berlin. This class is unique because participants will practice yoga alongside adoptable, cuddly, playful kittens from Worcester County Humane Society…. Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus present Christmas concert, Dec. 16
(Dec. 15, 2016) The Pine Tones Chorus will present a Christmas concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church, located on Fourth Street and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus includes more than 50 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the… Read more »
Vehicle thefts in area underscore need to lock cars
(Dec. 15, 2016) Area police are reporting an increase in vehicle tampering and theft from vehicles during the last month. The Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks is reminding residents to be vigilant in locking their vehicles and ensuring valuables are not left unattended. There also have been reports of both commercial and home burglaries in… Read more »
Ocean Pines fiber pitch fouled off
(Dec. 8, 2016) Representatives from FTS Fiber and ThinkBig Networks briefed a few dozen homeowners and members of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Monday on the possibility of installing infrastructure that could bring state-of-the-art internet to the community. The pitch was well-received with one exception: the chief executive officer of FTS also happens… Read more »
Shore Gives More lives up to name
(Dec. 8, 2016) Close to 60 local nonprofits received more than $88,000 through the Shore Gives More campaign held in conjunction with Giving Tuesday. The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore oversaw the online drive, which began on Nov. 29 and continued to accept donations until midnight Friday. The foundation launched the fundraiser last year,… Read more »
Shooting death in Pocomoke City
(Dec. 8, 2016) James Allen Jr., 26, of Pitts Circle in Pocomoke City, died of multiple gunshot wounds last Thursday night during an incident that took place in area of the town’s Fourth and Market streets, the Maryland State Police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. that night, police received a 911 call from a passing… Read more »
Former PD Chief Sewell convicted of misconduct
(Dec. 8, 2016) It took less than an hour last Thursday for a Worcester County Circuit Court jury to convict former Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell of misconduct in office. He was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $1,000 fine and court costs. A three-year jail sentence was suspended…. Read more »
What a racquet: Ocean Pines advisory committee dissolved
(Dec. 8, 2016) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Racquet Sports Committee apparently are not getting along. During a public work session on Monday, Board President Tom Herrick said a recent request for advice from committee Chairwoman June Freeman “spiraled out of control, which subsequently led to personal attacks [and] verbal abuse.” “I’m not happy… Read more »
Pregnant woman reports attack by police impostors
(Dec. 8, 2016) Police continue to search for three men accused of impersonating police officers in order to rob a Brooklyn, New York woman just outside of Snow Hill on Dec. 1. The unidentified, pregnant 38-year-old woman told investigators she was driving to Norfolk, Virginia when she pulled over in response to a Chevrolet SUV… Read more »