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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Four first readings of proposed amendments to the Ocean Pines Association resolutions will be on the agenda during a rare board of directors meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the community center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Board President Doug Parks said Monday… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) “Cascading Carlos” Mir recently added another hyphenate to his long list as a performer and entertainer – Guinness World Record holder. On Nov. 7, Mir received an email confirming that his diabolo throw of 78 feet 5 inches at the Holiday Inn on 66th Street in Ocean… Read more »
(Nov. 30, 2017) Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison underwent emergency surgery for a brain aneurysm on Wednesday after reportedly losing consciousness earlier that day. Town officials said Morrison was rushed from his home by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury at about 2:30 a.m. Doctors at the hospital diagnosed Morrison with a brain aneurysm… Read more »
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Those looking for an early Thanksgiving Day workout are encouraged to join CrossFit Assateague and SWEAT Ocean City in Ocean Pines, or participate in the 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot, Thursday morning. A 2.5-mile fun run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean… Read more »
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Snow Hill Council discussed the following items during a regular meeting at the Old Train Station on Belt Street last Tuesday: Clean-Up Day results Randy Barfield, public works director, said the annual Town Clean Up Day on Oct. 23 made a positive impact on the towns’… Read more »
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Local musician Otto Grundman will have a party at Burley Oak in Berlin this Saturday to celebrate the release of his new eight-track CD, “Perpetual Motion,” from 8-11 p.m. “Every song is different. There is rock, funk and folk. All the songs are original,” Grundman said. “I… Read more »