By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Christmas cheer will abound in Pocomoke throughout December, starting with the 7th annual Mayor’s Old Fashioned Christmas Evening on Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mayor Bruce Morrison, who started the tradition during his first year in office, described the event as a fun-filled night intended to draw people… Read more »
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Conference The Bay to Ocean Writers Conference is offering a discount entry fee of $95 for non-members until Dec. 31. The event, slated for Saturday, March 10, is for all who have been inspired to write a blog or poetry, research non-fiction, get cracking at that next novel or increase income with other forms of… Read more »
Tree lighting signals start of Berlin’s 150th anniversary
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Mayor Gee Williams threw the switch Saturday night on what he called a “very special” town Christmas tree, unofficially kicking off a yearlong celebration. “It’s going to be a very special year, here in America’s coolest small town,” Williams said during the tree lighting. “With deep appreciation… Read more »
Snow Hill holds Sturgis Park revamp meeting
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Snow Hill is looking to redevelop Sturgis Park and will hold a public meeting to solicit feedback on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Train Station on Belt Street. Snow Hill Grant Administrator Ann Gibb said the town received an operating assistance grant from the Maryland… Read more »
Public comment on electric rate hike, Dec. 7
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) To recover costs associated with providing electric-utility service to residents of Maryland, and to earn a fair return on investor-supplied capital, Delmarva Power petitioned the Public Service Commission in July to raise its rates in Worcester and other counties. Part of that process is soliciting public comments… Read more »
Snow Hill’s First Friday art stroll to get yuletide charge
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer] (Nov. 30, 2017) With Yuletide shopping in full swing, this month’s Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday provides an ideal opportunity to discover distinctive gift items from local merchants, all while soaking up holiday cheer, tomorrow from 5-8 p.m. Snow Hill’s annual Christmas Market, which returns to the… Read more »
‘Colby Claus’ will lend hand to Santa
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) It’s a poorly kept secret that Santa and Ocean Pines Aquatics Director Colby Phillips are close friends. Because of that close relationship, Phillips, for the fifth year, is helping St. Nicholas send letters to children throughout the community. Anyone who sends an email with his or her… Read more »
New platform tennis courts unveiled at Pines complex
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Dozens of platform tennis players, Ocean Pines residents and well-wishers attended Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $93,800 courts at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. The Ocean Pines Board of Directors approved the project at a July 28 meeting and awarded a construction contract to Ohio-based… Read more »
Mallards to fly into Pocomoke City
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Dining options in Pocomoke expand on Tuesday when Mallards on the River begins serving lunch and dinner in the recently shuttered Riverside Grill location at 2 River Street. In October the Mayor and Council selected John “Johnny Mo” Morrison, who operates Mallards at the Wharf in Onancock,… Read more »
Snow Hill parts ways with author Dr. Clara Small
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2017) Snow Hill has terminated a two-year-old contract with retired Salisbury University professor Dr. Clara Small to author a volume on the history of cultural dynamics in the region. Mayor Charlie Dorman said after extensive discussions with the town council the decision was made to end the arrangement… Read more »