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SHPD to hold opioid info meeting

(April 6, 2017) The Snow Hill Police Department will host an informational meeting to help those impacted by the opioid epidemic on Monday, April 10 at the Old Firehouse on West Green Street from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis said the session is for anyone interested in learning the signs of opioid… Read more »

Nominate Berlin Parks to win $20K

(April 6, 2017) The Berlin Parks commission is asking for nominations in an online contest that could net it $20,000. The “Meet Me at the Park” initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) will award 16 communities with resources “to improve local parks through projects that connect kids to nature, inspire kids and… Read more »

Ocean Pines seeks homeowners to run for board vacancies

(April 6, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Election Committee is looking for residents to run in this year’s board election. The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) is governed by a seven-member board of directors elected by the lot owners who make up membership in the homeowners association. This year, two positions are up for election. The… Read more »

Marty Clarke to run again; touts institutional knowledge

(April 6, 2017) Two years ago two-term former Director Marty Clarke vowed if Ocean Pines passed a controversial budget that he would not stand for reelection. Earlier this year, he vowed if the board did pass a controversial budget he would run again. Clarke, 69, is making good on that promise. “I think we have… Read more »

OPA launches ‘PinesAlerts’ emergency notification texts

(April 6, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association is hoping to increase the public’s awareness of emergencies through the use of its new “PinesAlerts” notification system, which is being powered by the Delmarva Broadcasting Company. “We were looking for an effective way to easily disseminate important information to the residents and guests of Ocean Pines,” Denise… Read more »

Trotter wins second council term

(April 6, 2017) Pocomoke City Councilman Dale Trotter will return for a second term following his election night victory over challenger Monna Van Ess on Tuesday. Mayor Bruce Morrison, who was unopposed, will return for a third term. The Pocomoke Board of Election Supervisors announced the final tally for the District 3 seat just after… Read more »

Renovation done, time to reopen SH Toy Town antiques

(April 6, 2017) The corner of Market and Washington streets in Snow Hill will come back to life this Friday when Toy Town, an antique and vintage toy shop, opens for business there for the first time. Snow Hill natives Richard and Debbie Seaton have been renovating the long-vacant building since September. The shop was… Read more »

Late entry joins fray in Snow Hill town council race

(April 6, 2017) A last-second entry will send voters in the western district of Snow Hill to the polls next month to pick a candidate to replace current representative Michael Pruitt, who has opted to step down from his position. Sylvester Dale filed election paperwork on Friday. He will face off against LaToya Purnell during… Read more »

Benefit to remember Julie Suplee

(April 6, 2017) Todd and Natalee DeHart of GCFL Productions will host a fundraiser for the Suplee family at Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin on Monday, April 17 from 6-10 p.m. Julie Suplee lost her decade-long battle with kidney cancer last week. She is survived by her husband, Paul, and their children Tyler, Hanna,… Read more »

Bay Club hearing postponed again; no date pending

(April 6, 2017) A Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals hearing related to the Bay Club was postponed this week at the request of Berlin Mayor Gee Williams. That’s according to attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents Bay Club ownership group the Carl M. Freeman Companies. The hearing was scheduled for April 13, when the developer… Read more »