(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 »
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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 »
Snow Hill Spring Celebration, Sat.
(March 30, 2017) This Saturday, Peter Cottontail will hop down the bunny trail during the annual Snow Hill Spring Celebration. Town Manager Kelly Pruitt said parents are welcome to bring their children to Sturgis Park at 11 a.m. for a massive Easter egg hunt. “We will have 3,500 eggs hidden in Sturgis Park,” she said…. Read more »
Second-annual art contest will raise awareness
(March 30, 2017) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney Office and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, recently announced the second annual Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition. The contest is open to middle school and high school students in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties…. Read more »
Lunchtime concert series coming
(March 30, 2017) This May in Berlin will mark the debut of the “3rd Thursday” lunchtime concert series, a new grouping of musical performances designed to draw shoppers to the downtown area. Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the monthly event would be held in the grassy area near the Go Organic… Read more »
Contest to create logo for 50th anniversary
(March 30, 2017) The 50th Anniversary Committee in Ocean Pines is asking residents to help design a new logo to commemorate the occasion. During a committee meeting on Monday, members discussed the logo contest with Marketing Director Denise Sawyer. The winning logo will be used on merchandise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the association… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
(March 30, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Monday. CDBG appeal Mayor Gee Williams said the town drafted a letter to state officials stating the importance of the Community Development Block Grant program. A function of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,… Read more »
OPA Briefs
(March 30, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a regular meeting on Saturday. Absences Board President Tom Herrick noted that two directors were absent. Interim General Manager and Director Brett Hill was out because of the birth of his son, Andrew William, on Friday. Aquatics Director Colby Phillips… Read more »
Snow Hill and Pocomoke seek stake in slot revenue
(March 30, 2017) Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman and Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison have joined forces in pursuit of slot revenues for their respective towns. In a January 31 letter to Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) Dorman and Morrison asked for an adjustment to the distribution equation for revenue generated at the Casino… Read more »