Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall last Tuesday: Formal addresses For the first time, Stephen Decatur and Dr. William Henry parks were given formal street addresses. Decatur Park, on the south side near the playground and walking path, is 130 Tripoli… Read more »
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‘Chalk the Walk’ event planned by Worcester Youth
(Oct. 12, 2017) When two men allegedly trespassed onto Crofton Middle School property in May and hung a noose on one of the light fixtures outside the school, the community responded days later by taking chalk and drawing positive messages on the sidewalks. Four days after the incident, about 300 people turned out for “Chalk… Read more »
Pocomoke festival to include children’s costume contest
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Downtown Pocomoke will be inundated with costumed children and autumn-themed activities during the 7th annual Fall Festival this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Downtown Pocomoke Association sponsors the family-friendly event, which will include a children’s costume contest. Awards will be given and judging begins at… Read more »
Former Director Brett Hill facing another lawsuit
Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) A second lawsuit has been filed against former Ocean Pines Association Director Brett Hill. Hill is facing a lawsuit filed last month by a senior advisor to his former company, FTS Fiber, that alleges Hill failed to repay the balance of an $80,000 loan. Hill resigned as CEO… Read more »
Star Charities annual holiday drive for US troops overseas
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Chewing gum, telephone calling cards, games, sunglasses and toiletries are some of the suggested items residents and visitors can donate to soldiers overseas through an effort by Star Charities this month. For more than 20 years, holiday gifts have been collected in Worcester County for American military members… Read more »
Ocean Pines Police release copperhead snake safety tips
(Oct. 12, 2017) In an effort to keep residents and guests out of harm’s way, Ocean Pines officials are providing the public with tips on how to stay safe during snake season. Copperheads, the most common venomous snake inhabiting Maryland, are usually seen on warm, humid nights. “They are typically found in swamps, forest areas… Read more »
Raps and rhymes at Buckingham
(Oct. 12, 2017) For four years, hip-hop artist Bomani Armah has visited Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin, working with small groups during the week and culminating in a school assembly that bridges the gap between entertainment and education. Armah was back at it last week, working with second-grade students Monday through Thursday. “He’s been here… Read more »
Mayor and Council create Berlin Falls park committee
(Oct. 12, 2017) After months of discussion, the Berlin Town Council on Tuesday appointed 11 men and women to the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee. David Deutsch, hired in January, was officially named project coordinator and council members Troy Purnell and Zack Tyndall were also named to the committee. Other members of the committee are… Read more »
Pocomoke cocaine bust nets four suspects
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Four suspects were arrested and face multiple charges for allegedly running a drug distribution ring from several locations in Pocomoke. The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, along with a slew of other departments, executed search and seizure warrants at four residences in Pocomoke on Sept. 27. The… Read more »
‘Spicy bombshell’ Anna Foultz’s new book out Oct. 25
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) Ocean Pines resident Anna Foultz will release her book, “Two Steps Forward, A Memoir,” later this month. Foultz, 91, co-wrote the book with her daughter, Shirley Isbell. According to the publisher, Cranberry Marketing Associates, the book “recounts the inspiring story of this vivacious, loved and lauded spicy… Read more »