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Van Hollen sees sights, gets lesson on Berlin history

(Aug. 25, 2016) Mirroring a trip by Gov. Larry Hogan in April, U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Democrat, District 8) spent close to 90 minutes in Berlin on Friday, touring local businesses and meeting with Mayor Gee Williams. He also got a sizable history lesson from both the mayor and several residents and workers in… Read more »

Pickleball clinic at recreation ctr.

(Aug. 25, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks staff announce that USA Pickleball Association Ambassador Vicky Sierber Keefer will be visiting the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill to put on a Beginner Pickleball Clinic and Demonstration. Pickleball is a paddle sport created to be fun for all ages and skill levels. The… Read more »

Berlin Briefs

(Aug. 25, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at town hall on Monday: National Night Out Police Chief Arnold Downing thanked participants for their help during the recent National Night Out event at Henry Park, specifically the faith-based community and three new partners who aided the cause… Read more »

Marathon man: Ocean Pines resident raising money to race

(Aug. 25, 2016) Ocean Pines resident Jeremy Goetzinger is looking for support and sponsorship for several upcoming competitive handcycle races in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Dover and New York. The 41-year-old Washington, D.C. native lost his legs and several fingers on one of his hands because of Buerger’s Disease, a rare condition that affects circulation. He… Read more »

What’s next?  Candidates talk plans for Ocean Pines

(Aug. 25, 2016) Although an unprecedented 11 candidates were on the ballot in the board of directors election in Ocean Pines this year, only three could be seated. For the other seven homeowners who spent months campaigning, participating in forums and talking to the public and the local media, what will happen to the issues… Read more »

Shortage of primary care doctors stymies Snow Hill

(Aug. 25, 2016) A citizen request passed along by Town Councilman Mike Pruitt for a medical doctor’s practice in Snow Hill has been heard by both Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, but won’t be fulfilled anytime soon. Both health systems have their reasons, with PRMC pointing to a nationwide shortage of primary… Read more »

Berlin sends letter on Bay Club development

(Aug. 25, 2016) Last year, the possibility of annexing the Bay Club into Berlin became a somewhat sore subject for the Berlin mayor and council. Apparently, a proposal was on the table to turn all or a portion of the golf course into a development of 300 luxury homes. Mayor Gee Williams said Hugh Cropper,… Read more »

Pocomoke City leadership split on use of old firehouse

(Aug. 25, 2016) The old Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company building on Fifth Street still stands sentinel over the town, as it has since it opened in 1937, but is now considered a detriment, rather than asset to the town. The problem is, no one can decide what to do with it, or failing that, how… Read more »

Dep. fire marshal referred to circuit court in gun case

(Aug. 25, 2016) District Court Judge Gerald Purnell agreed with the prosecution on Tuesday in Snow Hill that there was enough evidence against Worcester County Deputy Fire Marshal Rodney Sharpley, 54, of Pocomoke City, to remand the case to Circuit Court. Sharpley is facing charges, including a felony, stemming from an incident in late June… Read more »

‘No homework’ policy continues

(Aug. 25, 2016) Long before a single teacher in a Texas school started a social media firestorm by discontinuing additional homework outside of regular classwork, Snow Hill Middle School is on its second year of offering exactly that to all students in every subject, at every grade level. There are conditions, and some minor changes… Read more »