(April 20, 2017) Escaping the pressures of life and succumbing to relaxation are a couple of the benefits offered by a floating session at Ocean Elements Salt Spa in the Serenity Salon in Ocean Pines. “You can’t tell where your skin ends and the water begins,” owner Jeanne Mills, said. “It is quite an experience… Read more »
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Gifts Fulfilled receives recognition
(April 20, 2017) Gifts Fulfilled, which sells baby, birthday, get well and special occasion gift baskets, was named an American Small Business Champion on March 23 by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts. “We are super excited,” Gifts Fulfilled owner Kim Shanahan said. Shortly after starting her business in September of 2015,… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Supporting HR 610, School Choice Act Editor, HR 610, the School Choice Act, will eliminate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which was passed as a part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” Federal funds that are now given to schools will be given to parents who choose to enroll their children… Read more »
Pines waters still murky
Although many in the community came out Thursday evening to make their views clear on the issue of the Family Fun Day on Sundays at the adult pool during the summer, they also addressed the more important issue of how the decision process should work in such instances. In last year’s election, voters sent a… Read more »
Pines Players to serve up ‘Savannah Sipping Society’
(April 20, 2017) “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the latest offering by the Ocean Pines Players, runs April 21-23 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City. Although it is hilarious, the humor in this award-winning play comes from the realistic struggles of these women, who have absolutely nothing in common except… Read more »
April 22-29 designated as Take Pride in Berlin Week
(April 20, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council passed a proclamation designating the week of April 22-29 as the fourth annual Take Pride in Berlin Week. There are two new activities added to this year’s event: a photo contest and Take Pride in Berlin Week business specials. From April 22-29, post a photo… Read more »
Ocean Pines Police charge woman with criminal prostitution
(April 20, 2017) Following a lengthy investigation, Ocean Pines Police have arrested a 30-year-old Ocean Pines woman for prostitution. The suspect, Megan Lynn Tyndall, reportedly advertised massage services over the internet, police said. An undercover police officer answered the ad and was able to develop information that resulted in the arrest. Tyndall faces one count… Read more »
Snow Hill Council Briefs
(April 20, 2017) Show Hill Town Council discussed the following items during a meeting on April 11 at the Train Station on Belt Street. Town mourns with Hall Councilwoman Jenny Hall fought back tears as numerous condolences were offered following the passing of her husband, Jimmy Hall, on April 4. John Holloway, Snow Hill EMS… Read more »
Birding Weekend registration solid
(April 20, 2017) Next weekend is one for the birds as the Delmarva Birding Weekend spaces events out throughout the county, while the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art hosts its annual carving competition at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. While carvers and artists have been working for months on pieces to submit… Read more »
Extended hours, full slate of events coming to Taylor House
(April 20, 2017) When the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum opens for the season on Saturday, May 27, it will do so with expanded hours and a new exhibit. The exhibit, spearheaded by museum Board Member Patricia Dufendach, will highlight local involvement in World War I. The new hours will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday and… Read more »