The pursuit of a good idea is often delayed by the belief that waiting a little longer could result in something better, even when that something better has yet to be defined. Many a solid project has languished or faded away because of that inaction, as decision makers wait hopefully for the perfect solution to… Read more »
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Election to delay comprehensive plan
(July 21, 2016) While the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee had hoped to present a major update to board of directors this month, it will likely have to wait until after the August election. The advisory committee has almost completed work on a new 1,400-word, 39-question communitywide survey designed to gather data for a… Read more »
Commission OKs two construction projects in Berlin
(July 21, 2016) Two major new construction projects saw progress last week, as the Berlin Planning Commission approved site plans for a new Atlantic General Hospital Cancer Center and a new library. The 18,000 square-foot cancer center will be built near the intersection of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard. A 38,000-square foot building… Read more »
Berlin church offers families chance to explore old ‘Egypt’
(July 21, 2016) A summer family event called “Egypt” will be hosted at Bethany United Methodist Church, July 25-29. Families will step back in time, exploring the life of Joseph. Children and adults will participate in Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Egyptian eats, visit Joseph in prison and then… Read more »
Pocomoke Council shuffles $11K for bulletproof vests
(July 21, 2016) With the fiscal 2017 budget only weeks old, the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council have already decided to approve shuffling more than $11,000 from the police department’s vehicle request to instead fund improved body armor for officers. Police Chief William Hardin explained to the council that the city’s current vests were reaching… Read more »
Contest entries for county’s best day-trip due Mon.
(July 21, 2016) Worcester County Tourism wants to know what guests consider to be the perfect day-trip to Worcester County. Do visitors search for ponies at Assateague Island, shop in Berlin, explore the Old-Growth Forest of Snow Hill, go on a river cruise down the Pocomoke, or take in the beach, Boardwalk and entertainment in… Read more »
Pokémon Go boon for town exploration, downtown shops
(July 21, 2016) Ivy Wells has a message for Pokémon Go fans: come to Berlin. The Economic and Community Development Director said the town is promoting itself as an epicenter for catching pocket monsters while playing the ubiquitous app. Wells began a social media push over the weekend, as signs went up around town on… Read more »
Worcester has more CAFOs, fewer problems
(July 21, 2016) Despite having nearly the same number of “Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations” as Wicomico, and far more than in Somerset, public outcry about these farms’ impact on the environment and neighboring properties has been limited in Worcester County, and it’s no accident. CAFOs, as they are known, are essentially the same as other… Read more »
Swim with Santa at Pines Aquatics’ Christmas in July
(July 21, 2016) Santa will be cooling off in the pool at Ocean Pines Aquatics’ Christmas in July Swim Party on Sunday, July 24 from 4-8 p.m. at the Swim & Racquet Club Pool, located at 10 Seabreeze Road in Ocean Pines. This fun family event will include open swim time as well as a… Read more »
Child missing for only few minutes in Snow Hill, Tues.
(July 21, 2016) Snow Hill Police responded to and resolved a situation on Tuesday involving a missing child in a matter of minutes, according to town officials. An unidentified child was reported missing in the town that morning. A member of the Snow Hill Police Department responded to the scene, and after contacting the caregiver… Read more »