By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Another year is officially in the books, and the memories will be long for this world as we rekindle lost friendships and nurture new ones. The lasting impression that the year will have on our lives is just another piece that forms us as humans and allows us to… Read more »
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WYFCS provides gifts to help more than 100 families
(Jan. 4, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services recently provided holiday gifts to more than 100 children and families in Worcester County. Through a collaborative effort, the organization worked with Toys for Tots, Bless Our Children, Raven’s Roost Ocean City, Worcester Gold, Stevenson United Methodist Church and anonymous family sponsors to ensure children and… Read more »
Oasis, but not an oasis; pool rules change sets off Pines
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) Of all the strange goings on that occurred in Ocean Pines this year, perhaps none elicited as much passion as the abrupt policy shift of the Oasis swimming pool. In early spring, a seemingly small change to the schedule at the pool, nearest to the community yacht… Read more »
Remembering Shoe Box owner Jesse Turner
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) Berlin and the surrounding area lost many familiar faces in 2017, from Julie Suplee and former Mayor Rex Hailey, to former Ocean Pines Directors Bill Zawacki and Dan Stachurski, to unofficial town mascots like Brady in Berlin and Sarge in Snow Hill. Another loss that reverberated through… Read more »
Divisiveness reigns during Brett Hill era in Ocean Pines
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) While there was no shortage of political lightning rods in Washington during 2017, Ocean Pines saw its own share of intrigue as Brett Hill, a fresh face during the election the previous August, swiftly assumed a pivotal role as both board member and interim general manager. Hill… Read more »
Pocomoke City digs deep for water solution
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Dec. 28, 2017) As Pocomoke officials pushed toward two solutions to address decades-old water quality issues in 2017, residents are holding out hope red-tinged flow from their faucets will soon become a distant memory. In early December, City Manager Bobby Cowger said public work crews would be removing underground water… Read more »
Contested elections in Pocomoke, Snow Hill
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2107) Voters in Pocomoke and Snow Hill went to the polls this spring for a pair of contested council races, in one case returning a familiar face, while welcoming a new official in another. The Pocomoke District 3 race pitted incumbent Councilman Dale Trotter against challenger Monna Van… Read more »
Year of quiet progress at Berlin Falls
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) What started with a raucous meeting in January turned into a quietly productive year for the yet-to-be-developed Berlin Falls park. Behind the scenes, and during several committee meetings, groundwork was laid that should benefit advancements at the former industrial site for years to come. It all started… Read more »
Two ceremonies for Berlin’s New Year
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 28, 2017) Berlin’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration will expand this year, with a separate ceremony for families and young children earlier during the evening as well as the traditional countdown at midnight. A New Year’s Eve party is scheduled to run from 5-6 p.m., downtown, with free hot… Read more »
Pines PD honored during ceremony at community ctr.
(Dec. 21, 2017) The Ocean Pines Police Department held a special departmental meeting on Dec. 7 at the Ocean Pines Community Center to honor exemplary efforts put forth by members of the agency. “Our officers work hard to keep our community safe,” Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey said. “The actions of these police personnel… Read more »