(May 4, 2017) The best ice cream parlor in the country, according to Trip Advisor, now has a location in downtown Berlin. The Chincoteague, Virginia-based Island Creamery, known for its unique flavors and local and natural ingredients, was also recently recognized by Food & Wine magazine and Buzzfeed as one of the top ice… Read more »
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Sheriff: Pocomoke man found dead of gunshot wound
(May 4, 2017) Christopher Cuono, 44, of Accomack County, Virginia died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 20, according to a press release from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Police had attempted to serve an arrest warrant for alleged sexual assaults at about 2 p.m. that day at Cuono’s residence in the Newtowne… Read more »
Family Fun Night restored to Wed. at OPA Oasis pool
(May 4, 2017) Family Fun Night will return to the Oasis pool in Ocean Pines on Wednesday evenings. The Ocean Pines Association Board voted unanimously on Saturday to return the event, which will be held from 6-8 p.m. The pool, previously called the yacht club pool, will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday to give… Read more »
Berlin and SU tout collaboration
(May 4, 2017) Political science and environmental studies students at Salisbury University recently collaborated with officials from the Town of Berlin on how to reduce the town’s impact on the environment, and the results were so encouraging that the school and official plan to work together again. Students in Dr. Sarah Surak’s senior seminar class… Read more »
After renovations, OPA Beach Club to reopen
(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Beach Club in Ocean City is set to reopen on Mother’s Day following months of intensive renovations. Interim General Manager Brett Hill said the bathrooms, in particular, were in dire need of a makeover. “On the lower level, the bathrooms had one minor renovation done in the last 40-some… Read more »
Berlin schedules residential spring bulk trash pickup
(May 4, 2017) The Town of Berlin’s residential Spring Bulk Trash pickup is scheduled for May 10 and May 24. The bulk pickup dates are based on residential garbage service. “If your normal trash day is a Tuesday or a Wednesday, your bulk pick up day is Wednesday, May 10,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said…. Read more »
Pines Board rejects closed session
(May 4, 2017) In a rare break from the routine, an Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors majority voted not to go into a closed session following a regular meeting on Saturday. It was an unusual ending to an otherwise pedestrian assembly. Director Slobodan Trendic made the motion, citing the Maryland Homeowner’s Association Act… Read more »
Larks will add new wrinkles to Jazz and Blues festival set
(May 4, 2017) For the third consecutive year, the popular jazz fusion group, The Larks, will close out the Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash with a performance from 5-6 p.m. on Saturday. The Larks, regulars at Berlin venues such as The Globe and Burley Oak Brewing Company, have played the festival for the last four… Read more »
Developer unaware of role in repairs to Pines’ North Gate
(May 4, 2017) If developer Palmer Gillis is standing ready to help with an overhaul of the Ocean Pines North Gate entrance, it’s news to him. During a work session last month, Ocean Pines Association Director Cheryl Jacobs asked about the potential for renovations of the North Gate entrance into the community. “On a good… Read more »
Community alert signals, Saturday
(May 4, 2017) Saturday, May 6, Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens. A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional means… Read more »