By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (July 6, 2018) Less than four years into his first term as an Ocean City councilman, Wayne Hartman was chosen by local Republicans to represent the northeastern parts Worcester and Wicomico Counties that comprise District 38 when the Maryland General assembly convenes on Jan. 9, 2019. “Right now, it’s back to… Read more »
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Berlin All-Star team wins state title
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 13, 2018) The Berlin Little League All-Star season continues as one team has already won a state championship and the other eyes a district title. Junior League Softball The Junior League squad captured the state championship title on Monday, July 9, in Waldorf, defeating Elkton, 9-3. “This is the first… Read more »
Could Berlin election mirror four years ago?
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) Four years ago the Town of Berlin election was canceled because the three council seats up for election were unopposed. That year, Troy Purnell and Dean Burrell held onto the seats for District 1 and District 4, respectively, and newcomer Thom Gulyas won the At Large seat vacated… Read more »
State’s attorney elect hits ground running
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (July 6, 2018) Kris Heiser doesn’t just have one plan heading in to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s office — she has about eight — and has recently made for herself the time to achieve what she’s set out to do. “I’m really excited to get to work, but the transition… Read more »
Berlin library opens new chapter
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) It was supposed to be a soft opening for the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library, but about 400 people showed up within the first hour and a half on Tuesday to welcome the new library to town, according to county library Director Jennifer Ranck. The $6.25… Read more »
Downtown getting new bookstore
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) The former home of Bungalow Love and current home to downtown Berlin shop Snapdragon will soon become The Greyhound Indie Bookstore, a place that promises to champion local authors. Susan Ayres Wimbrow, a Berlin native who will own and operate the space, said owning a bookstore has been… Read more »
Gulyas eyes parking, parks, fire co. solution
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) At-Large Berlin Town Councilman Thom Gulyas on Monday filed paperwork to seek a second term in office. Gulyas, 53, was born in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania and moved to the area in 1982. He is the owner of Ace Printing & Mailing in Berlin, His mother, the late Louise Gulyas,… Read more »
Heather Layton returns to downtown Berlin for art stroll
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) Heather Layton, former owner of Bungalow Love and current chairwoman of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee, will be the featured artist at Baked Dessert Café during the July 2nd Friday art stroll this week. Her work will include several handmade seashell mirrors, as well as driftwood and… Read more »
Fresh confections served up at Pines’ Hungry Donut shop
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 13, 2018) Attention all donut lovers and sugar cravers, the Hungry Donut is open for business on Nicholas Lane in Ocean Pines. The shop officially opened Sunday, July 1, and has been serving piping hot cake donuts with dozens of icings, drizzles and toppings to choose from. “Everything’s hot and… Read more »
Burrell known as calming presence
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 12, 2018) Dean Burrell, the second-longest serving member of the Berlin Town Council, is running for reelection in District 4. Originally from Somerset County, the 67-year-old moved to the area because his wife was from Berlin. He’s been living in the town for more than three decades. “I married a… Read more »