(Dec. 15, 2016) Federal District Court Judge J. Frederick Motz recently ruled the United States Department of Justice can intervene as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by three former Pocomoke City Police officers who allege that they were subjected to discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint filed by the United… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 216) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during their Dec. 12 meeting at Town Hall. Audit report PKS & Company presented an “unmodified” opinion of Berlin financials, also known as a “clean opinion,” which PKS Partner Michael Kleger said was the “highest level of service” the company could provide as… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during its Dec. 9 public meeting in the community center: Treasurer’s report According to the monthly treasurer’s report presented by Director Pat Supik, Ocean Pines finished the four-month period ending on Oct. 31 with a $3.698 million net, with $9.649 million… Read more »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »