(April 6, 2017) A 75-year-old Ocean Pines man was arrested after allegedly chasing several members of his family from his home by knifepoint on Sunday afternoon. The Ocean Pines Police Department received a complaint of a domestic incident just after noon on April 2. A female complainant told police dispatch that she and her father,… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) Five bidders submitted proposals to take over the operation of the Worcester County Shore Spirits liquor store in Pocomoke City, with the winning bid coming in at $1.175 million, from Kalpesh Patel of Berlin. Patel bid $950,000 for the two suites that comprise the store at the Newtowne Plaza Condominiums including the… Read more »

(April 6, 2017) A derelict property on 8 Willow Way in Ocean Pines has been causing headaches for several years – and possibly for more than a decade. The Gazette first reported on a violation there, which was brought to the board’s attention, in May 2014. At the time, then-Director Marty Clarke joked that a… Read more »

(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 »

(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 »