(Sept. 28, 2017) Pocomoke River State Park will observe its 50th Anniversary with a full slate of festivities this Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. Park Manager Cineva Smith said the park boasts amenities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, nature center, park store, and campsites. It also has a unique ecosystem of wetlands that provide habitat… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) The first round of fiscal-year 2018 revenue numbers from the Winter Quarters Golf Course were reviewed by Pocomoke City Manager Bobby Cowger during the city council meeting, last Monday. Continuing operations at the 45-acre course, which has existed more than 80 years, was a source of contention during the budget approval process… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Oceans East update The council unanimously approved the purchase of 36 EDUs, or equivalent dwelling units measuring water consumption, for the new Oceans East apartment complex on Seahawk Road. The total cost is $600,696…. Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Plans are in place to create two temporary signs commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ocean Pines, next year, as well as one permanent sign at the Cathell Road entrance to the community. Public Works Director Eddie Wells and other Ocean Pines staff were on hand during the most recent committee meeting, Sept…. Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Raising funds for hurricane victims was the reason three brave souls agreed to consume the world’s hottest hot pepper on the courthouse steps in Snow Hill on Sept 15. The event stemmed from a dare between Attorney Mike Farlow, Assistant State’s Attorney Billy McDermott and Lt. Timothy Mulligan, who works at the… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Worcester County Commissioner James Lee Purnell Jr. will be signing copies of his recently-released book, which delves into Eastern Shore race relations, at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, this Saturday at 5 p.m. The new work, “Memories of Struggles and Progress in a Segregated Worcester County, Maryland,” was… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Ocean Pines Association Finance Director John Viola said his resignation last week was because of family reasons. He took over following the abrupt resignation of Mary Bosack in May. Viola, 60, said his appointment to the position was always meant to be temporary. That contrasts somewhat with reaction from several association… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Three members of the Berlin Electric Department recently returned from a trip to Orlando, Florida, where they and scores of others from across the country lent a hand in Hurricane Irma relief efforts. American Municipal Power (AMP) and the American Public Power Association coordinated a nationwide effort of utility workers in the… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) A multiple-agency investigation into missing funds in Ocean Pines is ongoing. Details are scarce, but several sources said Ocean Pines Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an investigation that occurred at the Ocean Pines Administration building on Sept. 14. “It’s an investigation,” Ocean Pines Association General Manager John… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Burley Oak Brewing Company owner Bryan Brushmiller last week took issue with Berlin officials who accused him of pulling down or ignoring several stop-work orders. He said the incident was being overblown and called the behavior “immature.” The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday discussed the orders, which Planning Director Dave Engelhart said… Read more »