As is the custom in these parts when tragedy strikes elsewhere, northern Worcester County residents are preparing to do what they can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Following this tradition is one of the few times when it is perfectly acceptable to say, “That’s how we’ve always done it.” One reason for our… Read more »
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Shamrock Realty to host drive for hurricane victims
(Aug. 31, 2017) Shamrock Realty Group will be holding a children’s clothing drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey at its offices located at 11049 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 1-17. Agents in the Ocean Pines office have been greatly affected by the images of the flooding and destruction… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(Aug. 31, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Energy assistance Finance Director Natalie Saleh said SHORE UP! has funds to help residents throughout the Eastern Shore pay for electric bills. Money is also available for things such as fixing air conditioners and windows…. Read more »
Slight delay in William St. stormwater work
(Aug. 31, 2017) Stormwater improvements on William Street in Berlin hit a small snag and will pause for a few days, as town officials gather information for the state. Town Administrator Laura Allen said officials from the State Highway Administration asked for some additional information on the project before signing off, causing the delay. “We’re… Read more »
Miller forming committee on adult-only pool
(Aug. 31, 2017) The unpopular decision in July to open the formerly adults-only “Oasis” pool in Ocean Pines to people of all ages continues to be a sore subject with many in the community. With that in mind, resident Gary Miller has decided to form a committee to consider ways to return that status. Citing… Read more »
After school programs in Snow Hill
(Aug. 31, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks will once again host a variety of after school programs from 3:30-5:30 p.m. this fall at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Transportation will be available for students attending Snow Hill Middle and Elementary schools. After School Tennis will take place on Mondays from Sept…. Read more »
‘Dutch’ threats of director continue
(Aug. 31, 2017) Roelof “Dutch” Oostveen, a man who grew up under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands, threatened a newly elected member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last Friday and repeatedly referred to the woman, Dr. Colette Horn, as Gestapo. Oostveen was first to the microphone during the public comments portion of… Read more »
Berlin’s CodeRED still going strong
(Aug. 31, 2017) The Town of Berlin made frequent use of its CodeRED emergency notification system in the last several weeks, although some residents apparently found the service a little too invasive. Put into effect in 2014, the notification system can send texts or emails and deliver phone messages during emergencies, both small and large…. Read more »
Town, county honor Berlin volunteers
(Aug. 31, 2017) “Volunteering keeps me going. I’ve had MS for 24 years and if it wasn’t for the volunteering, I would not want to get up and go,” Lori Giampa said during a Berlin Town Council meeting on Monday night. “But it does. It makes me go.” Giampa was one of several Berlin Welcome… Read more »
Shhh … Snow Hill mayor asks store to keep it down
(Aug. 31, 2017) An apparent accord has been reached over complaints about late night noise emanating from the Chicken Man Food Store in Snow Hill. Mark Nixon, a business owner adjacent to Chicken Man’s West Market Street location, voiced his displeasure during a council meeting on Aug. 8 over the food store’s hours of operation… Read more »