(Oct. 20, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during an Oct. 11 public meeting at Town Hall: Enterprise zone The council voted unanimously to re-designate an enterprise zone in Berlin. Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood said the designation would be good for 10 years, and that the most recent businesses added to… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart called a lack of uniform design standards “the biggest hole we have in our armor” during a planning commission meeting last Wednesday. The commission had previously attempted to craft such a document, but the effort stalled. Afterwards, the town budgeted to outsource the job and appeared to… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) In an attempt to get back a little of what was lost when torrential rains washed out roads, bridges and the Delmarva Paddling Weekend among other events, the organizers of that event pieced together two paddles leaving from Snow Hill on Saturday. The first, and earliest paddle begins at 8:30 a.m. from… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) Area residents will find a few tricks and many treats during Halloween activities sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department.   Pumpkin artists are invited to Family Fun Night Pumpkin Painting on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Attendees may bring their own pumpkins… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) The 17th annual Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony was held Oct. 13 in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s Harvest Ball. The honorees this year were: Nonprofit of the year, the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation; Business of the Year, 5 Star Plumbing, Heating & Cooling;… Read more »

(Oct. 20, 2016) While a decision on whether to renovate or replace the ailing country club was not made during a special board of directors meeting Monday in Ocean Pines, the message was clear – the community is not likely to support another costly referendum to spend millions on a new building. Interim OPA General… Read more »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »

(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 »