The Bayside Gazette is ending its southern Worcester County edition after this week, but not before acknowledging the support it received from readers and the leadership in that area. Officials and residents of Snow Hill and Pocomoke were not only receptive to our venture, but did whatever they could to help us establish ourselves. Readers… Read more »
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Annual Easter Egg hunt, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) The annual Snow Hill Easter Egg Hunt will return on Saturday, with 3,000 candy-filled eggs in play and separate hunting areas planned for three different age groups. The free event, sponsored by The Town of Snow Hill, Burbage Funeral Home and the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club, will start… Read more »
Pocomoke Council meeting moved to Monday, March 26
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) A Pocomoke City Council meeting on Monday was rescheduled because outgoing District 4 City Councilman Brian Hirshman could not attend, according to City Manager Bobby Cowger. It will be his last official meeting. The next City Council meeting will be on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m…. Read more »
Pines to begin Town Hall mtgs.
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) In an effort to improve communications with membership, Ocean Pines Association officials this week announced that a series of town hall meetings will begin next month. “The Board will be scheduling a ‘town hall’ meeting sometime in April,” Association President Doug Parks said in a statement emailed… Read more »
Coming soon: slew of Berlin events
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Berlin’s first major event of the year, the Berlin Spring Celebration next Saturday, will start a slew of happenings in town that will run all the way to Dec. 31. “Right now it’s the quiet before the storm,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “And… Read more »
Snow Hill Police Chief Davis talks police responsiveness
Says office generally very reactive; stresses need to report crimes immediately By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Although residents at the last two Snow Hill Town Council meetings complained about communication issues with local police, Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis said his office is generally very reactive, with an average response time… Read more »
Commissioners hold off on redistributing casino revenue
Lockfaw and Elder push for table game profits for Snow Hill and Pocomoke By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Fighting pushback from county staff and fellow commissioners, Ted Elder and Merrill Lockfaw were able to secure a six-month review of table game revenue from the Ocean Downs Casino, with an eye towards distributing… Read more »
Berlin club gives $3,950 to local nonprofit groups
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 22, 2018) The Berlin Lioness Club distributed checks to 12 local organizations, totaling $3,950, on Monday evening at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ office in Berlin. “The money donated goes back into the community to help local families in need,” said Berlin Lioness Club President Elaine Anderson. “We give… Read more »
Dive-in Easter Egg hunt at Pines pool Friday, March 23
(March 22, 2018) Dozens of young divers and snorkelers, age 11 and under, are expected to wade into the indoor heated pool in Ocean Pines on Friday, March 23 in search of prizes during the community’s annual Easter Egg-stravaganza Dive and Pool Party. “Who knew the Easter Bunny likes to swim? Well, he does,” said… Read more »
Lane shift complete on 113; Phase 3 ‘80 percent finished’
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) The Monday-morning commute along Route 113 changed slightly, as the northbound lanes were shifted to the new roadway slightly east of the old lanes, but by mid-afternoon all traffic was moved to the new road. That’s not to say traffic won’t shift back as work continues, especially… Read more »