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 »
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Four first readings in final OPA meeting of ‘17
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 »
Guinness confirms record for juggler Cascading Carlos
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 »
Mayor Morrison hospitalized
(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 »
Participate in run and walk or workout Thanksgiving Day
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 »
Snow Hill Council Briefs
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 »
Grundman’s CD release party at Burley Oak, Sat.
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 »
Carozza will run against Mathias for Md. Senate
By Katie Tabeling, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) believes that her next calling is a place in the Maryland Senate and she’s challenging incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) in the 2018 election to get there. “For real and lasting change, Gov. (Larry) Hogan needs more team players in the Maryland… Read more »
Wor. County Developmental Center joins #GivingTuesday
(Nov. 23, 2017) Worcester County Developmental Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The center’s fundraising goal this year is to raise money for the advancement of its Day Program. Occurring this year on Nov…. Read more »
Pediatric, adolescent care available in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Chesapeake Pediatrics and Adolescent Associates P.A. recently opened an office in Berlin, offering pediatric and adolescent care to children and teens in the Worcester County area. Dr. James Peipon, who has since retired, founded the practice in 1982 in Salisbury. Today, the staff includes Dr. William Taylor,… Read more »