(April 6, 2017) Former Berlin Shoe Box owner Jesse Turner passed away on Friday, following an apparent battle with cancer. The Accomack, Virginia native operated the iconic shop in downtown Berlin for several decades. He worked in the industry – in the town – since the late 1940s. His influence, however, was more than business… Read more »
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County rec offers Washington D.C. Motorcoach Tour
(March 30, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering a day trip to Washington D.C. this spring. On Tuesday, April 4, spend the day in Washington D.C., and take advantage of seeing the sights. Enjoy time exploring the National Mall, visit one of the Smithsonian Museums, or walk around the Tidal Basin to… Read more »
Assateague starts process to relocate damaged campsites
(March 30, 2017) The National Park Service is preparing an Environmental Assessment in support of a new flexible design strategy for relocating campsites at its oceanside campground that are lost or repeatedly damaged by coastal storm events. Several new locations within the developed area on Assateague Island will be considered. The purpose of the proposed… Read more »
Clubs committee talks ‘tweaks’
(March 30, 2017) Things are getting better, but a few key things remain that the staff and management could do to improve at Mumford’s Landing. That was the leading topic of discussion when members of the Ocean Pines Association Clubs Advisory Committee met last Thursday in the community center. Committee member Donna Hickey said… Read more »
Massage Envy now open in Ocean Pines
(March 30, 2017) Therapeutic massages, facials, skin care treatments and a few unique add-ons are offered at Massage Envy on Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, which opened on Feb. 16. “People need to take care of their bodies to participate in life. We are very wellness-based,” Joann Hess, owner of the Massage Envy Ocean… Read more »
Author gets ‘Stuck in the Onesies’
(March 30, 2017) Ocean Pines resident Diana McDonough takes readers back to the 1960s in her novel, “Stuck in the Onesies,” which is loosely-based off her mother and set in the Washington D.C. suburbs. “It will bring back a lot of memories being it’s a little bit of a history lesson during such a… Read more »
Ocean Pines will host free cancer screenings
(March 30, 2017) Oral cancer causes nearly 10,000 deaths a year in the United States – a rate that could be lower if the disease were caught at an earlier stage in more people. But for many, especially those who don’t have routine dental checkups, oral cancer can easily progress without even being noticed. That’s… Read more »
Historical Society meeting, April 7
(March 30, 2017) Members of the Worcester County Historical Society and their guests will gather at the Pocomoke Community Center for their annual spring meeting, Friday, April 7. In addition to the traditional Eastern Shore chicken and dumpling dinner those attending will have an opportunity to hear retired Major Gen. James Adkins tell the fascinating… Read more »
Don’t bet on towns to get cut of casino funds
No one can blame Snow Hill and Pocomoke officials for seeking a tiny slice of the Ocean Downs Casino revenue pie, but they will be going against house odds to get it. It isn’t because those communities wouldn’t be able to make a reasonable argument for a share, because that wouldn’t be too difficult. Considering… Read more »
SHORE UP! needs senior volunteers
(March 30, 2017) SHORE UP! Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting low- to moderate-income senior citizens ages 55 and older to work with children/youth in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Foster grandparents work with children/youth in their community, often in schools, serving as mentors, role models and friends, while receiving a… Read more »