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Pines GM gets contract extension

(May 5, 2016) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson got three more years on his contract last Tuesday, following a 6-1 vote by the OPA Board of Directors to renew the agreement with its current pay plan rather than institute the pay cut Thompson requested. In the renewed deal, he will receive a base… Read more »

Mystery of closed meeting subject not that mysterious

(May 5, 2016) The OPA Board of Directors held a closed meeting on Monday, believed to be about the contract of Dr. Memo Diriker and BEACON, a Salisbury University group hired to develop a survey connected to a new comprehensive plan. Although the agenda simply said the discussion involved “contractual issues,” Directors Dave Stevens and… Read more »

Snow Hill nonprofit to study medical marijuana standards

(May 5, 2016) As he was authoring his application for one of the permits issued by the state to process medical marijuana last year, Barry Prichard discovered a hole in the system. “As crucial as physicians are, they play a minor role in the process. Their job is to certify someone has a malady and… Read more »

Last call for 2016 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester Co. Award

(May 5, 2016) There’s still time to honor outstanding volunteers who have made an impact, by nominating them for the 2016 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards. The deadline to submit nomination forms is Monday, May 16. A recognition ceremony will take place in August.   Nominations will be accepted with one winner to be… Read more »

Pocomoke taps credit to fund water study

(May 5, 2016) Hoping to find a solution to the continuing but intermittent water problems in Pocomoke Heights, as well as other areas of town, the City Council voted Monday to tap into a line of credit from a local bank to initiate a hydrodynamic study of the system immediately. The loan will be repaid… Read more »

CodeRED Emergency Notification tests

(May 5, 2016) Worcester County’s Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, will be tested on Saturday, May 7, to validate a portion of telephone numbers in the database. This will coincide with the monthly testing of the county’s emergency alert siren system. Only a portion of the community will receive call attempts. There is no need for… Read more »

‘Yappy Hour’ opens up at Ocean Pines Dog Park this Fri.

(May 5, 2016) Pups and people are invited to stop by the Ocean Pines Dog Park for “Yappy Hour” on the first Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m., beginning May 6. Dog treats and water will be provided, and registered dogs will receive a dog park bandana at their first visit. Pet owners are… Read more »

First lease for Berlin Falls park? Return of Jeep Week

(May 5, 2016) Berlin Falls will soon experience a number of firsts, including the opening of the massive new park, albeit for passive use later this spring. The park marked its first commercial lease agreement on April 25, during a mayor and council meeting at Town Hall. Ocean City 4X4 LLC, which holds the annual… Read more »

Quarter auction for Great Pocomoke Fair starts Friday

(May 5, 2016) To raise money and ensure another year of the Great Pocomoke Fair, scheduled this year between Aug. 4-6 off Broad Street in Pocomoke City, event organizers are expected to host a quarter auction tomorrow from 7 -11 p.m. at the fairgrounds. This is the third fundraising event so far this year. The… Read more »

Worcester Co. Relay for Life fundraiser, Friday

(May 5, 2016) Hundreds of participants will gather at the Frontier Town Campground, off Route 611 in Berlin, Friday, May 6, for the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life, which celebrates beating cancer, remembers loved ones who lost their battle and shows support for those currently fighting the disease. The 2016 North Worcester County… Read more »