P.W. are unsung heroes

Most people have no idea who the public works and utility crews are in their towns and communities, or what they do beyond provide services they take for granted — until a pipe bursts or a street is...

Berlin recognizes Pop Warner Super Bowl champions

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The Berlin Town Council lauded its national champion junior varsity Pop Warner football team during its first 2018 meeting Monday night, presenting...

Guests try out equipment and get class info

(Jan. 11, 2018) Area residents had the chance to test the waters as well as a variety of aquatic fitness equipment and classes during a free open house at the Sports Core Pool, Jan. 7 from 2-4 p.m. De...

Insurance increases cause budget adjustment

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The skyrocketing health insurance costs in Pocomoke that drove a budget overage of $162,000 in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 led to a budget ...

Pines yacht club closed as more mold found

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) The discovery of mold at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club apparently has led to the club’s closing for up to three months and numerous staff layoffs. A pres...

Pocomoke City taps into water-quality pilot program

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Pocomoke City will take part in a pilot program with Korean-based company IOREX to improve water quality. If successful, the venture could save the town...

Blizzard of 2018 blankets county in foot of snow

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Officials said last week’s blizzard and deep cold spell combined to produce was one of the worst winter storms in decades, and perhaps since the 1970s...

Pocomoke building ordinance change would add ‘teeth’

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Proposed building code changes could give Pocomoke City officials more authority to enforce standards on blighted and abandoned properties. “The city ...

Esther Troast files for reelection in District 5

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Pocomoke City Councilwoman Esther Troast on Monday filed to run for re-election in District 5. Troast, 64, is a Pocomoke native and is seeking a third t...

Snow Hill mourns pair of policemen

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 11, 2018) Snow Police this week mourned the passing of PFC. Harold (Buddy) Taylor, 52. Police Chief Tom Davis said Taylor was at home on Dec. 26 enjoying a family...