By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) The second annual “Artists Giving Back, a Holiday Meal for those in need,” event returns to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Berlin on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 2-5 p.m. Artists Giving Back is a program of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee. Organizer Robin Tomaselli said… Read more »
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The 11 people who signed on to the Berlin Falls Advisory Committee to help guide the creation of this environmental preserve and recreation center will need many more attributes besides enthusiasm and willingness to serve to handle the job ahead of them. Its members will require, as Mayor Gee Williams suggested at the committee’s first… Read more »
Pocomoke Christmas parade Mon.
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The 45th annual Pocomoke Christmas parade will transform Market Street into a holiday winter wonderland on Monday starting at 7 p.m. The lengthy line of floats, high school marching bands, fire equipment, dance troupes, ROTC and equestrian units will stretch nearly two miles, event chairman Mike Shannon… Read more »
Fit and trimmed, Berlin’s tree goes up in downtown
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) About a dozen volunteers gathered at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin last Thursday to decorate the town Christmas tree, which was installed two days earlier by the town public works crews. “The Atlantic Hotel is a beautiful backdrop,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “It’s… Read more »
Purnell Museum gets large stage
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) After the Julia A. Purnell Museum received recognition for its 75th anniversary, Executive Director Dr. Cindy Byrd outlined for the Snow Hill mayor and council last Tuesday an event whose history traces back even further. Mayor Charlie Dorman read aloud a citation from the Maryland General Assembly… Read more »
Lisa Hall seeks jury trial after delay denied
By Josh Davis & Brian Gilliland, Associate Editors (Nov. 9, 2017) Former Berlin councilwoman and mayoral candidate Lisa Hall requested a jury trial when she appeared in District Court on Friday after the court rejected her request for postponement. Judge Melvin Jews asked Hall if she had found representation in the case involving two counts… Read more »
OP announces new finance director
(Nov. 9, 2017) Ocean Pines, Worcester County’s largest residential community, has named its new director of finance. Steve Phillips, a 19-year finance and accounting veteran, will be responsible for Ocean Pines Association’s budgeting, forecasting and accounting practices, maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation and interpretation of financial reports, effective Monday, Jan. 8. Phillips… Read more »
Pines Marina gets DNR certification for clean practices
(Nov. 9, 2017) Ocean Pines Marina was officially re-certified as a Maryland Clean Marina, illustrating a continued commitment to clean marina practices and dedication to the health of Delmarva’s waterways, according to a statement from the association. “It is very rewarding to exercise environmentally conscious practices at our recreational marina in Ocean Pines,” Denise Sawyer,… Read more »
Pines Chamber to host 18th awards banquet, Nov. 16
(Nov. 9, 2017) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff will recognize 2017 award recipients during the 18th annual Awards and Installation banquet, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The 2017 Ocean Pines Chamber award recipients are: Business of the Year, Kendall Home Furnishing;… Read more »
Community rallies for McCormack
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 9, 2017) A community fundraiser for Harvest Moon Tavern owner Hoss McCormack, to help cover medical expenses from a severe lung infection, is scheduled for Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Health issues sent McCormack to Atlantic General Hospital on Oct. 9. On the… Read more »