(Oct. 20, 2016) Most injuries, and a healthy percentage of the fatalities suffered during car accidents involving whitetail deer come from drivers avoiding, rather than striking the animals as they pursue each other during mating season. That’s, according to Brian Eyler, the deer project leader from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources. “It’s just getting started… Read more »
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DDC to celebrate decoy culture
(Oct. 20, 2016) For the first time in its history, the Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke City will explore the rich history and folklore surrounding Lower Shore hunting traditions and culture this weekend with the inaugural Delmarva Heritage Days event. Members enjoy free admission to the event that begins on Saturday at 10 a.m. and… Read more »
Pocomoke hears grim report from fiscal year 2016
(Oct. 20, 2016) Partner Mike Kleger and Manager Leslie Michalik of Pigg, Krahl and Stern accountants delivered Pocomoke’s financial statements and audit report for fiscal 2016, which ended June 30, and noted a deficit in net position of $639,000 from last year. Net position is the term, adopted in 2011, that replaces net assets. The… Read more »
Pines movement for outside mgmt losing traction
(Oct. 20, 2016) Indications were strong on Monday that the Ocean Pines Association would look to replace ousted General Manager Bob Thompson rather than hire a homeowners association management company. At the more than five-hour board of directors work session, Director Slobodan Trendic proposed creating a work group that would explore hiring a management firm…. Read more »
Berlin cop serves town and country
(Oct. 20, 2016) Cpl. Merle Bragg was less than 24 hours away from another lengthy deployment with the U.S. Army National Guard. It would have been a familiar story for the 50-year-old veteran, before the state granted a hardship approval memorandum to keep him on duty with the Berlin Police Department. A native of northern… Read more »
Kimchee and cheese top off perfect burger
The great meal mystery shrouds me tonight. My many choices and musings all come down to this moment of great triumph – a point in time at which I decide the fate of hundreds of people, nay, dozens. I am in another hospital in D.C. visiting a loved one and looking for dinner and there… Read more »
Mary Margaret Stevens
Ocean Pines Mary Margaret Stevens, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Cullen Hasson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David M. Stevens, and children, David G. Stevens and… Read more »
CAR checks in at Coastal Hospice, donates $8,000
(Oct. 13, 2016) The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) has raised $8,000 for the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. CAR Immediate Past President Linda Moran chose Coastal Hospice at the Ocean as the charity the association would support throughout her presidency. “It has been an absolute joy this year to raise money… Read more »
Suicide prevention group looking for liaison volunteers
(Oct. 13, 2016) Suicide has risen to become the second-leading cause of death for young Americans, and the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program was created to stem the tide of youth suicides on the lower Eastern Shore through a program of education and outreach. “We have received a grant that will enable us… Read more »
Berlin, Wor. County apply for Enterprise Zone re-designation
(Oct. 13, 2016) In an effort to keep Berlin competitive in attracting new business, the county will apply to the Maryland Department of Commerce to re-designate the area as an Enterprise Zone. The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved the application following a public hearing at its meeting on Oct. 4. Merry Mears, county director of… Read more »