(Dec. 8, 2016) The holidays are a time to celebrate the joy and warmth of the season with friends and family. In Berlin and Salisbury, the local Home Instead Senior Care office is inviting the community to celebrate with local seniors who may be alone during the holidays.   The Home Instead Senior Care office… Read more »

(Dec. 8, 2016) Ocean Pines residents once again have the chance to show off their holiday decorating skills with the community’s annual “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest. This year, Ocean Pines community members will get to vote for their favorites via an online ballot. A map showing the locations of the entries will… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) Flower Street in Berlin will be closed for several weeks during construction of a new stormwater culvert there starting Monday. According to a Nov. 23 press release from Tow Hall, the work will address flooding and improve water quality in “receiving waters that discharge into the coastal bays.” In the release, Town… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) Having declared months ago their intent to deck the streets with vows of jolly, organizers of the annual Berlin Christmas parade say they have more than 80 floats lined up for today’s (Thursday) event.  The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and is the product of planning that began in July. That… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) When Pocomoke City elected Bruce Morrison to the office of mayor for the first time six years ago, he wanted to create an event to thank citizens for their support, thus the first Mayor’s Old Fashioned Christmas Evening was born. Celebrated this Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the mini-park and the adjoining… Read more »

 (Dec. 1, 2016) While mad dashes to the finish line are usually reserved for holiday dinners or shopping sprees, Mark Schramek added another to the season by hurrying to prepare the Olde Town Candy Company for its debut at this week’s First Friday celebration. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the shop… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on Monday, Nov. 28: Gulyas out Following a unanimous vote to approve the executive session minutes for Monday, Nov. 14, Mayor Gee Williams noted the vote was 4-0 and that Councilman Thom Gulyas was absent. Williams said… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) A rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles has Snow Hill police asking the public to help identify what might be a group of larcenous teenagers. According to Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis, eight confirmed and at least two probable victims have reported items stolen from unlocked vehicles on Sunday night in… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) Although the Town of Berlin is officially calling the former Tyson’s Chicken plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard “Berlin Falls,” a new movement has begun to rename the space after James “The Mailman” Tingle. Bill Todd, lead guitarist for Lower Class Citizens, jack-of-all-trades at Burley Oak Brewing Company and an on-air personality… Read more »

(Dec. 1, 2016) While Ocean City and Ocean Pines residents are packing their bags to spend the holiday season with friends and family, local law enforcement will be keeping an eye on their homes. Both Ocean City and Ocean Pines police departments offer a residential security check program, which protects unoccupied homes or secondary residences… Read more »