(March 30, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council District 3 election on April 4 will pit one-term incumbent Councilman Dale Trotter against challenger Monna Van Ess, while incumbent Mayor Bruce Morrison will run unopposed. Registered voters in the district can cast their ballots at 1410 Market St. between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for either City… Read more »
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Stormwater work in Berlin moves to West, William Sts.
(March 30, 2017) With work on Flower Street wrapped, the Town of Berlin is turning its attention to stormwater improvements on West Street and William Street. The town has been operating on almost $2 million in grants from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and FEMA. Work began… Read more »
Proposed election reform shot down by board majority
(March 30, 2017) Ocean Pines Association Director Slobodan Trendic leapt out of his chair on Saturday after a 3-2 vote effectively killed a proposed amendment on election reforms that would allow ballots to be counted during an open session and announced immediately after. “This is absolute nonsense,” Trendic said at the time. The vote came… Read more »
Park remediation effort underway
(March 30, 2017) Marine scientists from EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. took a first step in rehabilitating the ponds at Berlin Falls Park this week. Guests at the park may have noticed Michael Stephens and Anna DeGeorge, both from EA, walking around the park on Monday. Stephens was dressed in overalls and work boots… Read more »
Leftover duck? Cook it low, cook it slow
This article originally appeared in a March 19, 2015 edition of the Bayside Gazette. A penny saved is a penny earned. Waste not, want not. And waste in most kitchens, professional or residential, tends to be high. It’s a high byproduct industry. Even at home, if we make a nice sauce or relish for a… Read more »
Lower Shore Land Trust make most of opportunities in S.H.
(March 23, 2017) After the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) lost its office space in Berlin last year, the nonprofit seized the opportunity to relocate to Snow Hill and expand its outreach. Last week LSLT Executive Director Kate Patton testified on behalf of a bond bill sponsored by State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) to help… Read more »
More space, more toys, and more to play with
(March 23, 2017) World of Toys owner Olga Kozhevnikova is so eager to move into her store’s new location across the street in Berlin that she’s been making plans in her sleep. “I’m excited,” she said. “I wake up and in my head I’m building walls and setting inventory. I’ve also been doing drawings. I… Read more »
Remediation of Berlin Falls to start Monday
(March 23, 2017) The first step in remediating Berlin Falls park starts on Monday with sampling of the ponds. “We are excited to be at this stage in the development of this unique asset,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “The ponds are a focal point of the property. This process will enable us to determine the… Read more »
County approves Berlin Library construction
(March 23, 2017) On the recommendation of the Berlin Brach Library team, composed of county department heads, library officials and construction crews, the county commissioners endorsed a contract for construction of a new facility to begin in June and open to the public in July 2018 with a price not to exceed $6.25 million. “I… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Voucher proponent misinformed Editor, The second part of Mr. Lind’s letter to the editor of March 16th addresses HB 610, which concerns the proposed school voucher program. His claim that this bill will help the underprivileged be able to attend better private schools through the voucher program is misinformed. With just a little bit of… Read more »