(April 27, 2017) By a unanimous vote, including one emphatic vote of “absolutely” by Berlin Councilman Thom Gulyas, the town agreed to allow Sean McLaren to set up public-use skateboard ramps once a month at Berlin Falls park starting in May. McLaren will set up the ramps on the east and north sides of the… Read more »

 (April 27, 2017) The county commissioners voted to approve two documents on Tuesday: an agreement of sale and an asset purchase agreement, which finalized the purchase of the Shore Spirits Liquor Mart in Pocomoke City by Kalpesh Patel for $1.174 million. Patel bid $950,000 for the real estate, furniture, fixtures and improvements, and the existing… Read more »

 (April 27, 2017) A huge crowd by Ocean Pines standards turned out for last Thursday’s special meeting to oppose change at the adults-only Oasis pool and succeeded in convincing the board of directors to scuttle that proposal by a 5-2 vote. The ripple effect of that meeting continued to be felt during Monday’s work session,… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) Darryl K. Wise Jr., 26, of Pocomoke City, is facing multiple charges including first degree murder after police say he shot and killed Deontre’ Bailey, 23, following a verbal altercation last Thursday night in Pocomoke. According to Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators, Wise was engaged in a discussion on the front… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) County staff and officials appeared wearing blue ribbons pinned to their lapels at the county commissioners’ Tuesday meeting to remember Warden Garry Mumford, 57, who passed away after a brief illness last Saturday. Jim Bunting, county commissioner president, said the county “had lost a dedicated and respected person, and I lost a… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) Erica Holland, 31, of Snow Hill was arrested Tuesday afternoon at her place of employment at Town Hall in Snow Hill, but no charges have been filed against her as of press time. Up until yesterday at least, she was employed as a receptionist for the town. The locks on the doors… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) Drivers on Route 113 between Snow Hill and Berlin will continue to encounter lane closures during peak travel hours until Memorial Day, with single-lane traffic limited to off-peak hours during the summer as construction crews’ complete a more than $86 million highway dualization project. Work on the project, however, could stretch well… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) The Berlin Town Council approved increased funding for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling programs and consented to keep funding level for Worcester County Developmental Center during a meeting on Monday. Worcester Youth programs, which includes the Berlin Youth Club, will get an annual grant of $40,000. The Developmental Center will continue to… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) Two significant elections-related amendments will appear on the agenda during the Ocean Pines Association Board meeting on Saturday. Director Cheryl Jacobs plans to introduce changes to Resolution M-06, governing the elections process, and Resolution M-09, related to the Ocean Pines Search Committee, which recruits and certifies board candidates. During a board work… Read more »

(April 27, 2017) With the May 10 deadline for candidate filings looming, followed by the August election of two board members, the Ocean Pines Association Elections Committee reviewed procedures for counting ballots during its meeting on Friday. The committee was reconstituted last fall after the 2016 election, making this contest a first for all five… Read more »