(Sept. 8, 2016) Instead of marking its first anniversary in a new downtown location, the Courtney Brooke Salon in downtown Snow Hill announced last Wednesday that it would be closing effective Sept. 24. “Everyone will continue to work their regularly scheduled hours at Courtney Brooke Salon through September 24th. Owning Courtney Brooke Salon for the… Read more »
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Berlin A&E Committee to host last maker’s market of 2016
(Sept. 8, 2016) In yet another sign that summer is winding down, the final Maker’s Market of the year will take place this Friday in Berlin. Sponsored by the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, the monthly outdoor marketplace has run for several months in conjunction with the 2nd Friday art stroll, and is set up… Read more »
Worcester Youth & Family will recognize volunteers
(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) will recognize community volunteers who have devoted significant time and resources to the organization during its annual celebration, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12. The celebration is being hosted by Jim and Annemarie Dickerson at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort’s new Shipwreck Cove, located… Read more »
Williams, Brittingham get certified by elections board
(Sept. 8, 2016) Making it official, Berlin’s Board of Supervisors of Elections met on Tuesday to certify the last two candidates for office to file paperwork by the Sept. 2 deadline. Those candidates were incumbents Mayor Gee Williams and District 3 Councilman Elroy Brittingham. During the meeting at Town Hall, the board also certified that… Read more »
Town highlighted for offering ‘nothing but peace and quiet’
(Sept. 8, 2016) While Ocean City and Berlin might earn recognition for style and substance on occasion, Snow Hill got itself a mention on a top 10 list featured on www.onlyinyourstate.com as one of most peaceful small towns in Maryland. The county seat ranks eighth on the list that also includes Centreville, Tilghman Island, Rock… Read more »
Purcell still hoping to serve final year on Pines committee
(Sept. 8, 2016) Les Purcell has been an active member of the Ocean Pines Community for about 15 years. He is former member of the community association’s board of directors and is the current chairman of the clubs advisory committee, a volunteer group that counsels the board about matters related to the yacht club, beach… Read more »
Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on OC  Boardwalk, Sun.
(Sept. 8, 2016) The local Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host its 12th annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on Sunday in honor of Americans who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. “This event is to never forget one of the worst tragedies that this… Read more »
Brittingham to continue on Berlin council
(Sept. 8, 2016) District 3 Berlin Councilman Elroy Brittingham will continue serving on the Town Council for at least another four years. Brittingham, 68, filed to run again on the final day of eligibility, Sept. 2, and was the only person to file for that seat. He also ran unopposed in 2012. A graduate of… Read more »
Offshore wind could lower congestion costs across co.
(Sept. 8, 2016) With the only power plant in the county servicing the citizens of Berlin, and only part time at that, transmitting the necessary electric to customers on the lower shore can get costly, but quantifying exactly how much could be saved is not likely to be a line item on anyone’s bill anytime… Read more »
Curfew, firehouse confounds city council, Crofoot
(Sept. 8, 2016) Balancing restless youth, community concern and aging infrastructure with the public good, break-even finances and civic responsibility led to a standoff between City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot and the Pocomoke City Council Tuesday night. While tempers remained subdued during a sprawling conversation that included curfews, youth groups, citizen advocacy and referenced the… Read more »