(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Ocean Pines Association Finance Director John Viola said his resignation last week was because of family reasons. He took over following the abrupt resignation of Mary Bosack in May. Viola, 60, said his appointment to the position was always meant to be temporary. That contrasts somewhat with reaction from several association… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Three members of the Berlin Electric Department recently returned from a trip to Orlando, Florida, where they and scores of others from across the country lent a hand in Hurricane Irma relief efforts. American Municipal Power (AMP) and the American Public Power Association coordinated a nationwide effort of utility workers in the… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) A multiple-agency investigation into missing funds in Ocean Pines is ongoing. Details are scarce, but several sources said Ocean Pines Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an investigation that occurred at the Ocean Pines Administration building on Sept. 14. “It’s an investigation,” Ocean Pines Association General Manager John… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Burley Oak Brewing Company owner Bryan Brushmiller last week took issue with Berlin officials who accused him of pulling down or ignoring several stop-work orders. He said the incident was being overblown and called the behavior “immature.” The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday discussed the orders, which Planning Director Dave Engelhart said… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Members of the Ocean Pines Association Board and new General Manager John Bailey acknowledged a slew of problems existed and needed to be addressed, but a general sense of optimism prevailed during a nearly eight-hour orientation meeting, last Friday. “We now have a complete team. This is the team that’s going to… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Mateus Costa from Cheltenham, Pennsylvania impressed during the annual Paint Berlin reception at the Worcester County Arts Council on Saturday, earning first prize and $1,000 for his oil painting, “St. Paul’s Church.” The painting also took home three additional awards: Maryland Legislators Choice, Artists Choice and WCAC Board of Directors Choice. Each… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Gathering community support – following a near-fatal car accident on Aug. 9 involving Ocean Pines resident Kim Poole – is the focus of the “Poolin’ It Together For Kim” benefit this Sunday at The Globe in Berlin from 3-6 p.m. Marla Robertson, of 98.1 WOCM Irie Radio, has organized the benefit for… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) Former Snow Hill Account Clerk Erica Holland, 32, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for felony theft over $100,000 on Tuesday. The case, which was referred to the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, is being handled by State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt. In… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council is scheduled to hold second readings and could approve of a trio of ordinances related to housing standards during the next council meeting, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. First readings for the ordinances occurred during the previous council meeting, last Monday. During that meeting Dan Brandewie, housing and… Read more »

(Sept. 28, 2017) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on tattoo or microblading businesses on Monday night, while also establishing a committee, to be led by Town Administrator Laura Allen, to draft town code addressing the practices. Acclaimed tattoo artist and Berlin resident Matthew Amey will likely be a part of the… Read more »