(July 27, 2017) The Ocean Pines man accused of terrorizing his family with a kitchen knife before barricading himself in his home has been acquitted on all charges because of a lack of evidence. The trial of Alberto Dacanay, 76, had been postponed at the request of the state to allow time for witnesses to… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) No formal announcement had been made as of press time on the hiring of a new Ocean Pines Association general manager, although several directors recently sprinkled clues that one could be eminent. Last Thursday, Board Vice President Dave Stevens said an offer had been made to one of the several general manager… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) In a show of solidarity with law enforcement agencies across the nation, the Snow Hill Police department is flying a Thin Blue Line (American) Flag in front of its headquarters on West Green Street. Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis said Mayor Charlie Dorman provided the flag.  “It was the mayor’s idea,”… Read more »

(June 27, 2017) The Hartley Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pocomoke will hold a dedication ceremony for a multipurpose courtyard on Sunday at 1 p.m. Gary Crowley, Hartley Hall administrator, said the new Bradford-Gladding Courtyard was made possible because of the generosity of Dan Gladding. It memorializes his mother and grandmother, both former patients… Read more »

 (July 27, 2017) Voting continues for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors election through Thursday, Aug. 10. Ballots may be dropped off in the ballot box inside the Ocean Pines Police Station at the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Administration Building no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 10. Four eligible candidates are vying for two… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) Call it a hat trick. For the third year in a row the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum has received project grant funding through the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. Stacey Weisner, museum president and CEO, said the center was awarded a state grant of more than $40,000 for a project to improve… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to stay alert after a pair of illegal credit card skimmers were recently discovered attached to gas station pumps in Ocean City and Pocomoke. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Ed Schreier said the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations is looking into both cases. “They… Read more »

(July 27, 2017) For the first time in several years, the Town of Berlin will receive funding from Program Open Space, a state program administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. During a Town Council meeting Monday Night, Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the town would receive $20,000 – about 7 percent of… Read more »

 (July 27, 2017) The current operations of Ocean Pines clubs were condemned last Thursday, as a Clubs Advisory Committee meeting turned into a forum of complaints from frustrated members who detailed their recent bad experiences. The meeting was held just days before the association released its June financial report, which appeared to back up those… Read more »