(July 13, 2017) The Town of Berlin recently upgraded its public access channel, although not so much to great fanfare. “Nobody noticed,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “But we talked about it at a council meeting and we’re very excited about it, because it gives us a lot more capacity – which we’re exploring.” Allen… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association interviewed five general manager candidates, men and women, during meetings last Thursday and Friday, but no offer was extended as of Sunday, according to Board President Tom Herrick. “We’re going to hire somebody. That’s as definitive as we can tell you,” interim General Manager Brett Hill said on… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) Town Administrator Laura Allen said there were some questions as to how the recently approved Berlin event policy would work. She said the policy was geared specifically toward downtown events. The process for scheduling events at town parks has not changed significantly, Allen said, despite a recent overhaul of the portion of… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The Berlin Police Department announced on Monday the implementation of a new Special Needs Alert Program, or SNAP. According to a release, the program is designed to aid law enforcement officers in contacting and locating Berlin residents with special needs. The program is available for those who live, work or regularly frequent… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) Sidewalk vendors will invade Snow Hill this Saturday for the first ever Crafts & Treasures event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snow Hill Economic Development Consultant Michael Day said vendors would be provided space along Washington Avenue for free. “This came out of the merchants’ meeting a couple of weeks ago,”… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The Pocomoke River in Snow Hill will fill with scores of canoe, kayak and standup paddleboard enthusiasts supporting suicide prevention during the ninth annual Jesse’s Paddle fundraiser on Saturday. The gathering, which is organized by Friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, will take place at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company on… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) Compactors and pavers will be a regular sight for commuters on Route 113 between Snow Hill and Berlin, as construction crews begin laying base asphalt on portions of the highway. Maryland State Highway Administration Spokesperson Bob Rager provided a status update last week on phase three of the $86 million highway dualization… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) When about 200 angry Ocean Pines homeowners stormed a special board meeting in April, the directors voted 5-2 to do away with a “Family Fun Night” that would allow people of ages into the Oasis pool. Formerly called the yacht club pool, the swimming facility had long been an “oasis” from children,… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) Months of bad blood between several Ocean Pines Association Directors boiled over Sunday at a meeting that initially appeared to have just two, relatively benign agenda topics: a motion to hire a food and beverage consultant and a discussion on human resources. A vote on the former motion was defeated and not… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Returning champions Burley Oak Brewing Company will defend their title during the 2017 Berlin Bathtub Races Friday. The local brewing company will again bring two racers this year. In 2016, Burley entered its traditional beer barrel, pushed by owner Bryan Brushmiller, but it won with a new custom-built craft by Loaded Gun… Read more »