(March 29, 2018) Ocean City Ravens Roost #44, in conjunction with its 21st annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, is sponsoring a raffle for the annual Scholarship Fund. Each year, the Roost gives scholarships to three local high schools: Indian River, Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep. In 2017, the group awarded $14,200 and will present the same… Read more »
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Call for entries: juried exhibit at Berlin art gallery
Open to all artists over 18; reception set for April 13 (March 29, 2018) The Worcester County Arts Council invites artists to participate in a juried art competition and exhibit to be presented during April at the WCAC Gallery on 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists (18 years old… Read more »
Pocket this twist on traditional samosas
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 As I reach for my office-grade coffee just purchased from a vending machine, I reminisce on the golden days when energy was in great surplus. Oh, how things change as we age and I at least can relish in the fact that I’m still active, anxiously awaiting warmer weather… Read more »
Gazette Editorial: South county edition ends
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 »
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 »