(Sept. 8, 2016) As entrepreneurial interest in Snow Hill and Pocomoke City grows, those thinking about opening or expanding a business should know that they don’t have to reinvent the wheel or go it totally alone unless they choose to. “The main focus is on one-on-one, no-cost counseling from the pre-start phase, which includes things… Read more »
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Candidates set for Berlin mayor, council election
(Sept. 8, 2016) Berlin voters will have two choices each for mayor and District 2 councilmember when the polls open on Oct. 4. The Sept. 2 filing deadline passed with five people filling out the paperwork to run in this year’s election. Incumbent Councilman Elroy Brittingham filed on Friday for District 3 and will not… Read more »
Directors to replace Renaud, Friday
(Sept. 8, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association announced this week that a special meeting will be held this Friday to replace departing Ocean Pines Associations Director Pat Renaud, who resigned on Aug. 29, citing both political frustration and health issues. According to Ocean Pines bylaws, vacancies on the board of directors “shall be filled by… Read more »
Remembrance of (camping) things past
My wife and daughters have always been more than happy and willing to go camping – as long as there’s air conditioning and beds. And a shower. Oh, and shopping is a plus as well. As much of a blow as this may have been to my inner-camper, as of late I’ve been reminiscing the… Read more »
ResortQuest, Keller Williams to partner
(Sept. 1, 2016) Keller Williams Realty announces that 50 of the area’s top real estate professionals from ResortQuest are partnering with Keller Williams Realty on the Delaware Coast, making it one of the largest real estate firms in Sussex County. Since the early 1970s, ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals has offered comprehensive vacation rental and… Read more »
Purnell museum show and opening celebrates sewing
(Sept. 1, 2016) The entries are in and waiting at the Julia Purnell Museum in Snow Hill until FiberFest! on Oct. 8, when the winners of the annual Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition will be announced. However, the submissions go on display today, and will remain available to the viewing public until Halloween. In… Read more »
Suzanne Timmons enters 13th year in downtown Snow Hill
(Sept. 1, 2016) Sure, Suzanne Timmons admits, there are days when it might not seem worth it. Certainly there are days when she counts the money she could be making by opening a second location in a busier town, or by simply up and moving The Sassy Girl Boutique from Green Street to other, busier… Read more »
Community Briefs
Dean’s list Berlin resident Tameya Dashae Tingle, a Salisbury University student majoring in Respiratory Therapy, was named to the university’s dean’s list for the spring semester. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a… Read more »
OP Recreation and Parks to offer adult coed softball
(Sept. 1, 2016) Play some fall ball by joining the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department’s coed slow-pitch softball league. This long-running adult league will be held on Wednesday evenings Sept. 14 – Oct. 26. Games will be played at the ball fields at Manklin Meadows Park, located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in… Read more »
Golf tournament to benefit County Veteran’s Memorial
(Sept. 1, 2016) The Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial at Ocean Pines will be holding its 10th annual golf tournament, Sept. 7, at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. The format will be a Captain’s choice scramble with a noon shotgun start. Cost is $90 per golfer which includes, lunch, greens fee and practice balls. Dinner… Read more »