(Sept. 29, 2016) Sworn in last May, James Pilchard has resigned as Snow Hill Police Chief in favor of becoming an investigator with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s office. His start date with the county has not yet been formalized, Pilchard said, but he delivered his notice last Tuesday. “There may be some training required,… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) News of an animal cruelty case involving more than 300 dogs in Wicomico County earlier this year sent shockwaves across the community. Something that has received far less attention, according to Cricket Center Foundation member Patty Falck, are the more than 90 children who were sexually or physically abused in Worcester County,… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) In support of raising funds for the Worcester County Commission for Women initiative called “Empowering Women Scholarship,”  the Friends of the Women’s Commission, a 501(c) (3) organization, are selling a limited number of raffle tickets at $25 each for a chance to win cash and gas cards. Every month between October and… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) Popular Chincoteague, Virginia ice cream shop Island Creamery is coming to downtown Berlin and will take up residence in the former Cupcakes in Bloom building on Main Street. The shop is known for its use of local and natural ingredients, including a “premium butterfat mix from Lancaster County cows,” and offers flavors… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will hold three financial seminars in October. The free seminars will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Learn how to create a personal financial plan from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 or Thursday, Oct…. Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) While the new board of directors continues to try to find its way in Ocean Pines, the leadership and interim General Manager Brett Hill must also find time to wade through the lengthy process of assembling next year’s budget. That was the topic of discussion on Sept. 21, when the directors met… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) Because of weather problems in the past, this year’s Pocomoke-toberfest is moving to the fairgrounds, where both indoor and outdoor venues are available, so the important chamber fundraiser can be ready for anything Mother Nature decides to throw at it. “One year it was too hot, and another it was like there… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Presentations Mayor Gee Williams read separate proclamations establishing Oct. 2-8 as National 4-H Week and the month of October as Craft Beer Month. Accepting for 4-H were members of the Berlin Hoot Owls 4-H… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a public meeting in the community center on Sept. 24. Agenda changes Two changes to the agenda were made at the start of the meeting. Interim General Manager Brett Hill asked to move the legal counsel listed in the appointments… Read more »

(Sept. 29, 2016) A free Pickleball Paddle Demonstration & Clinic will be held for all interested players on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the gym at the Ocean Pines Community Center.   It will be led by Vaughn Baker, who had a long career as a tennis instructor and racquet specialist, and is… Read more »