By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) In what has become an annual tradition, Town of Berlin employees opened a Town Council meeting Monday by thanking their bosses. “You do an awful lot for the employees of this town – I don’t know if you realize what you do,” Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood said…. Read more »
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Pines GM on geese, software and crab pier
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey addressed goose control, buying new financial software and rebuilding the crab pier, in an interview Monday. He also talked about reports of unsafe conditions outside the swim and racquet club. On the removal of about 300 Canada geese last month, Bailey… Read more »
Tenth annual Jesse’s Paddle, Sat.
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 19, 2018) The Pocomoke River in Snow Hill will be overrun with canoes, kayaks and paddleboards in support of suicide prevention during the 10th annual Jesse’s Paddle fundraiser, this Saturday. The event, which is organized by the Friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, will take place at the Pocomoke… Read more »
Depot lends brushes to Legion post repainting
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 19, 2018) American Legion Post #231 on Saturday got a makeover by volunteers from the veterans’ organization with the help of a donation of paint and labor by Home Depot. “We’ve been trying to get this project started for three years. To get people to volunteer their time and with… Read more »
Berlin notification system still being refined
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (July 19, 2018) Town of Berlin officials continue to tweak communications with the public, especially those stemming from the CodeRED emergency notification system. Put into effect in 2014, CodeRED sends texts or emails and delivers phone messages during emergencies. On July 6, for example, an alert went out saying power was… Read more »
Berlin gets AARP grant for new cafe tables and chairs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 19, 2018) Town of Berlin events are about to get more comfortable, thanks to a new grant from the American Association of Retired Persons’ Community Challenge. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the $5,000 grant, awarded on Wednesday, would be used for new café tables and chairs. “It’s… Read more »
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center opens in Berlin
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 19, 2018) Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin held a grand opening celebration for the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center on Wednesday, July 11. The 18,000-square-foot center, which is the new home for radiation oncologist Dr. Manoj Jain, and medical oncology specialists Dr. Rabindra Paul and… Read more »
Tennis court renovations in Berlin resume after delay
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 19, 2018) Work resumed last week on the Berlin tennis court renovation project, which has been beset by several delays. The Town Council in January approved spending about $300,000 to overhaul the four courts in Stephen Decatur Park. Included in that total was a contract with Terra Firma of Delmarva… Read more »
Worcester Youth back to school supply drive
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 19, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin have begun its annual back-to-school supply collection for children in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Last year more than 200 backpacks were given to schoolchildren at Buckingham Elementary School, Ocean City Elementary School and Pocomoke Middle School. Debbie Smullen, billing and… Read more »
Art Hansen Fishing Contest returns
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 19, 2018) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will host the 22nd annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest at the Ocean Pines South Gate Pond near the Sports Core Pool, on Saturday, July 21. Participants will compete in three age categories: 4-7, 8-11 and 12-16. There is no cost… Read more »