Afterschool prog. starts in January

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Dec. 7, 2017) An effort to provide an afterschool program for at-risk youth in Pocomoke City is set to launch in January, after a suitable coordinator is found. B...

Berlin still seeking funds to renovate town tennis courts

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 7, 2017) The United States Tennis Association denied the Town of Berlin’s grant application for $20,000 to be used for the renovation of the tennis courts at St...

Inca Ruins ‘bling’ drive will benefit Church Mouse

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 7, 2017) For the third year in a row, Inca Ruins in Berlin is holding a holiday fundraiser to benefit one of its neighbors, the Church Mouse Thrift Shop. “Every...

Flurry of resolution overhauls under OPA consideration

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 7, 2017) Four first readings of amendments to the resolutions governing the Ocean Pines Association were introduced at an Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting l...

OCPD Investigating Standpipe Valve Thefts; Condominiums Advised To Explore Properties

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD this week) is urging condominium residents to check their fire suppression systems after recovering 10 stolen brass standpipe valves. The OCPD...

Abandoned Route 589 Property Cleanup Called ‘A Nightmare’ By County Officials

SNOW HILL – The county-initiated cleanup of the property once home to Planted Pleasures Garden Center is underway and could be complete within a week. Ed Tudor, director of the Worcester County Depa...

Worcester County Commissioners Elect Purnell As President

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously selected Diana Purnell to serve as their president this week. On Tuesday the commissioners approved the selection of Purnell, the first Afr...

Ocean Pines Considers Election Changes

OCEAN PINES – A resolution introduced last week outlines a trio of changes in the Ocean Pines Association’s election process. On Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors host...

Berlin Christmas Parade Set For Thursday; Route Changed Up This Year

BERLIN — The Town of Berlin is asking parade participants, parents and residents to be mindful of the following traffic changes for this year’s Christmas parade which takes place on Thursday, ...

Little Assawoman Bay Dredging Effort Called ‘Uphill Battle’

FENWICK ISLAND – A new committee in Fenwick Island is moving forward with ideas to gather support for dredging the Little Assawoman Bay following a well-attended workshop held this summer. In August...