(April 7, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering Pickleball this spring at two different times. This drop-in program will be played indoors at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill.   Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is… Read more »

(April 7, 2016) The water and wastewater division of public works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Ocean Pines, River Run, Pennington Commons and other areas of the county during April. The purpose of this program is to remove any accumulated sediment from the lines, and to ensure the hydrants are operational…. Read more »

(April 7, 2016) The third workshop in a series to educate community members on local conservation efforts will be held on Friday, April 8 at the Lower Shore Land Trust office in Berlin, from 1-3 p.m. The workshop will cover the landscape level restoration efforts along the Pocomoke River and will include a tour of the… Read more »

(April 7, 2016) Nearly 850 people are expected to raise $100,000 to support cutting-edge research and life-changing programs and services for people living with MS during the annual Walk MS, taking place on Saturday, April 9 in Ocean City and Sunday, April 10 in Salisbury. Walk MS, is an opportunity for people living with MS… Read more »

(April 7, 2016) On Wednesday, April 13, an informational forum will be held for District 3 voters (in Worcester County), featuring their three Board of Education candidates: Sara Thompson (incumbent), Shirley Bunting-Moran and Francis Gebhart.   District 3 extends (essentially) from various parts of: West Ocean City, Synepuxent and Berlin down through the Assateague and… Read more »

(April 7, 2016) The staff at the Purnell Museum are eager to welcome visitors for the 2016 season as they open the doors this spring. As ice and snow have covered the roof, staff has been busy behind the scenes with renovations, which will be unveiled during an opening reception with refreshments on Friday, April… Read more »

(March 31, 2016) Merchants in Berlin put together a multifaceted Easter Celebration on Saturday that drew several hundred people to the downtown area.   The event came into being after the Berlin Chamber of Commerce moved its annual Spring Celebration back two weeks. As a result, shop owners in and around Main Street were concerned… Read more »

(March 31, 2016) It’s no secret that the road to redevelop the Manklin Meadows complex in Ocean Pines has been long and arduous. The discussion has lasted more than two years – including three meetings this month alone – without a single shovel going into the ground. The debate reached something of a turning point… Read more »

(March 31, 2016) Ocean Pines Association Director Dave Stevens emailed the following statement, titled “What the Board approved today,” referring to the Tuesday special meeting. “The Board approved, at a cost not to exceed $150,000, the site preparation and storm water management mitigation actions that will enable the construction of eight pickle ball courts in… Read more »

(March 31, 2016) A text amendment allowing churches in B-2 shopping districts in Berlin received favorable reviews – and a first reading – at the mayor and council meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Earlier this month, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend the change, which was a condition of SonRise Church purchasing the… Read more »