By Josh Davis, Associate Editor Editor’s note: The original version of this story substituted Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh’s name for Comptroller Peter Franchot’s. We regret the substitution. (Jan. 26, 2018) Shore Craft Beer founder Ann Hillyer is leading an effort locally to support the Reform on Tap Act of 2018, drafted by State Comptroller Peter… Read more »
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Berlin reveals contest winner and 150th anniversary design
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells during a Town Council meeting on Monday announced Montgomery County resident Todd Jones-Prettyman won a contest to design a 150th anniversary logo for the town. Wells said 31 entries were received, including an additional 10-15 after the original deadline… Read more »
Mayor hopes study mends fences
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor This is part two of a two-part interview. The first part was released in the Jan. 18 edition of the Bayside Gazette. (Jan. 25, 2018) Along with examining parking issues and developing a growth strategy and ways to capture revenue from recent growth, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said town priorities… Read more »
Shore Spirits will go before Court of Special Appeals
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Lawyers representing a business within the same shopping center as the former Pocomoke Shore Spirits county liquor store appealed the case to a higher court after having their first appeal denied. Janik Patel, who had pursued ownership of the former county store when it was put out… Read more »
Nock files for Pocomoke City Council District 4 vacancy
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Pocomoke native Todd Nock, 27, this week announced his filing for City Council, District 4. The seat is being vacated by Brian Hirshman, who announced earlier this month he would not run for reelection for personal reasons. Nock studied business administration at the University of Maryland Eastern… Read more »
Business Briefs
Promotions Taylor Bank recently announced the promotion of three of its employees: Ray Robinson to senior vice president and branch manager security officer; Kathy Allam to assistant vice president, IT and electronic services manager; and Lisa Caldwell to operations supervisor. “Each has distinguished themselves as a talented leader within our company and proven to be… Read more »
Worcester’s first cannabis dispensary set to open today
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 26, 2018) Without the crowds or fanfare seen in other states, Positive Energy, the county’s first medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors to the public on Thursday. “It’s incredible. It’s been just a little over three years in the making and to have the patients come in and being… Read more »
Klump, Foultz receive DAR awards
Nonprofit leaders surprised during fundraiser held last week inside Pines library By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution last week presented community service awards to Kim Klump of Snow Hill and Anna Foultz of Ocean Pines. Both women said the honor came… Read more »
Expect change at Pines food and beverage
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 25, 2018) Don’t expect things to continue going the way they were – that’s the message Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey repeatedly stressed, regarding operations at the yacht club, during a clubs committee meeting last Thursday. The committee drafted a broad agenda of operational questions and spoke… Read more »
Choptank coop 2018 Youth Tour
(Jan. 25, 2018) Choptank Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s 2018 Youth Tour program which will take place June 10-14 in Washington, D.C. Choptank Electric Cooperative is looking for five current high school juniors who are interested in continuing their education through higher education, such as college or… Read more »