(April 28, 2016) John McNult, chairman of the Ocean Pines Association Racquet Sports Committee, said he and others on that advisory board have worked hard to bring several planned improvements to the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex to light. “We got the point where it went out for an RFP [request for proposals] and we… Read more »

(April 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Search Committee has a message for anyone considering a run for the association’s board of directors: we’re here to help. Last Tuesday evening, the committee held an informational meeting in the community center last Thursday evening with the hope that several homeowners might be enticed to file before the… Read more »

(April 28, 2016) With just three of 12 Ocean Pines advisory committees sending representatives to the twice-yearly meeting of the executive council, the business portion of the session did not last long, roughly 20 minutes. Public comments, however, doubled that runtime and focused on communication issues between the board of directors and its advisory groups…. Read more »

(April 28, 2016) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), presents “Archaeology and History of Assateague and Sinepuxent Neck,” Saturday April 30 at 11 a.m. Meet for coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m. prior to the program. Discover the rich history of these areas through the perspective of Aaron… Read more »

(April 28, 2016) Two more Berlin area nonprofits sought inclusion in town government’s FY 17 budget Monday night by making presentations to the mayor and council. Michael Franklin, president of Atlantic General Hospital, addressed the council first and reiterated the points he had made in a January presentation, when he talked about the hospital’s improved… Read more »

(April 28, 2016) Children ages 8 and older and their parents are encouraged to grab their bikes, skateboards or walking shoes and head to the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s second annual Spring Bicycle Expo, Skate Demo & Pedestrian Info Event Day on Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White… Read more »

(April 21, 2016) Early voting continues through today, Thursday, at Gull Creek in Berlin, until 8 p.m. On Tuesday, polls will be open throughout the state for the 2016 Presidential primary. Voting opened on Thursday, April 14. As of Monday, volunteers from both parties said turnout appeared to be light. Carol Frazier, vice chairwoman of… Read more »

(April 21, 2016) Berlin presented a balanced $3.5 million draft of its fiscal year 2017 general fund budget during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. The proposal included $40,000 for a new contractual position to manage development at Berlin Falls park, as well as $17,000 for three temporary seasonal employees to work there…. Read more »

(April 21, 2016) Pending any changes because of notification procedures from the Board of Elections Supervisors, Pocomoke City will hold either a new election or a “re-vote” on May 31. Both Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison and City Attorney/City Manager Ernie Crofoot confirmed the new date, but each was quick to add it’s not really… Read more »

(April 21, 2016) Navigating the sidestreets of Snow Hill had been a little more challenging than usual this past week, as dozens of artists braved swirling winds and bracing temperatures to capture what they saw as the essence of the county seat. To be fair, there was a financial motive — artists were vying for… Read more »