(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »