OPA’s proposed food truck purchase Editor, My letter is in reference to the OP Board’s recent 3-3 split vote on the purchase of a food truck. I do not intend to question directors’ individual votes or their decision to purchase or not to purchase a food truck. I am here to suggest that their votes… Read more »
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Voting for boating goating
As turbulent and divisive as the national circumstance is these days, it’s nice to see a healthy appreciation of silliness still exists. That would be in reference to, of course, the idea that goats — they’re not just for lawn maintenance anymore — could be a vital ingredient in the economic resurgence of the Town… Read more »
New boutique shop Patty Jean’s opens in downtown Berlin
(June 16, 2016) After operating an online business at home for several years, Megan Cosman last Friday officially opened the doors of her brick-and-motor shop Patty Jean’s Boutique at 116 Broad Street in Berlin. The contemporary boutique was named for Cosman’s mother, Patty Jean O’Toole, whom she called a key inspiration. O’Toole worked as a… Read more »
Anglers Club hosts Teach a Kid to Fish this Saturday in OP
(June 16, 2016) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will host the annual Teach A Kid To Fish event on Saturday, June 18, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the South Gate Pond near the Sports Core pool. Children of all ages are invited to “test the waters” and learn fishing skills and techniques with the members of… Read more »
Corner Shoppe destination for new flavors in Snow Hill
(June 16, 2016) Before the Corner Shoppe opened in 2013, the town was abuzz with the possibilities with few only really knowing what was going in the neglected downtown building on the corner of Green Street and Snow Hill Road. What was immediately apparent was that the place had a special meaning to the owners,… Read more »
Pocomoke police probe to continue after EEOC ruling
(June 16, 2016) In letters investigating the claims of former Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell and officers Lynell Green and Franklin Savage, the director of the Baltimore Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Rosemarie Rhodes, found “reasonable cause that unlawful employment practices” occurred. The EEOC letters, dated April 29 but made public at… Read more »
Pocomoke High grad takes home $1,000 scholarship
(June 16, 2016) For the past three years, because of an anonymous donor, Hartley Hall Nursing Home has honored one Pocomoke High School student interested in pursuing a career in nursing with a $1,000 scholarship. This year’s winner, Keniya Wise, has already earned a certified nursing assistant certificate through the school and will be attending… Read more »
Ruby anniversary: Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce celebrates 40 years of biz
(June 16, 2016) On a bright, warm and sunny day, business and political leaders gathered last Thursday at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. The club served barbecue sandwiches and drinks during the occasion, while the chamber raffled off dozens of door prizes –… Read more »
Pines Comp Plan Committee works on questionnaire
(June 16, 2016) Apparently recovering nicely from a long string of setbacks, the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee tentatively approved a series of questions for a new survey, and hopes to pass another grouping during its meeting this week. If all goes well, the questions would wind up in a communitywide survey designed to… Read more »
NABVETS assures hospital access for local veterans
(June 16, 2016) The National Association for Black Veterans’ Berlin chapter continues to help an ever-increasing number of military members get access to the benefits they’ve earned. Now, the nonprofit hopes to expand its mission. NABVETS Walk Through the Valley Chapter #0093 Commander James Briddell said the group began in 2008 when a multitude of… Read more »