BERLIN – Ocean City’s young professionals helped more than 60 local children get into the Christmas spirit with a shopping spree at Walmart.For the 5th year in a row, the Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP) took dozens of area youngsters on a holiday shopping trip at Walmart as part of the United Christmas Spirit Campaign…. Read more »
BERLIN – It was clear musician Ty Thompson felt strongly about the organ, but he hesitated when asked why the immense instrument was such a vital part of Stevenson United Methodist Church.“It’s the only instrument that brings us closer to God,” he said after a thoughtful pause. “It moves everybody who listens to it.”That, he… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for the town’s new police station continue to move ahead, as the project received site plan approval from the Berlin Planning Commission this week.In spite of concerns that the building didn’t look as if it belonged in Berlin and questions regarding the station’s location, the commission voted 6-0, with Ron Cascio abstaining,… Read more »
POCOMOKE CITY – A few years ago, Parker Hudson was one of the thousands of U.S. soldiers patrolling the deserts of Afghanistan.Today, you’ll find him back on the Eastern Shore, feeding George the snapping turtle or cleaning fish tanks at the Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum. He’s not complaining about the change of pace.“Every day… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As part of its ongoing revitalization efforts, Snow Hill is now offering small business counseling twice a month.The Maryland Small Business Development Center Network has expanded services in Snow Hill with visits from counselor Tim Sherman twice a month.“He helps with the ins and outs,” said Michael Day, Snow Hill’s economic development… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for the town’s new police station continue to move ahead, as the project received site plan approval from the Berlin Planning Commission this week.In spite of concerns that the building didn’t look as if it belonged in Berlin and questions regarding the station’s location, the commission voted 6-0, with Ron Cascio abstaining,… Read more »
BERLIN – Ocean City’s young professionals helped more than 60 local children get into the Christmas spirit with a shopping spree at Walmart.For the 5th year in a row, the Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP) took dozens of area youngsters on a holiday shopping trip at Walmart as part of the United Christmas Spirit Campaign…. Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Close to a hundred Fenwick Island property owners converged on town hall last Friday for the chance to share their views on a potential zoning change.Though there were fewer than two dozen who actually voiced their opinions on the ordinance that would allow for the redevelopment of the Sands Motel, interest in… Read more »
POCOMOKE – While some marching band instructors spent the last weeks of summer planning drills for the coming parade season, Pocomoke High School’s Bill Williams was just hoping he’d have enough students for a band.Williams, in his second year at Pocomoke High School, was tasked with rebuilding what appeared to be a dying band program…. Read more »
BERLIN – Thousands of area children will again descend on Stephen Decatur High School during the coming days for the 39th rendition of its beloved Children’s Theatre.The school’s drama department will host its 39th Annual Children’s Theatre Dec. 2-14. This year’s production, Fractured! Goldie and the Bears, is the first piece written and directed by… Read more »