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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) Along with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures, the Veterans Day tribute in Ocean Pines on Monday was highlighted by the memories of WWII Navy veteran Carroll Wagner. “My charge today is to talk about my experience while serving during WWII,” he said. Native to Baltimore, Wagner was… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Artist Tim Gibson drove into Berlin last week on a floral bus with one purpose in mind: painting a mural as part of his Ten Thousand Flowers Project. Gibson, 24, of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, began his mural-painting journey in June 2018, and started the Ten Thousand Flowers Project tour… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) Finding safe harbor inside the Ocean Pines Yacht Club once again, a masterfully restored nearly half-century old nine-foot model schooner is being dedicated today by the 50th Anniversary Committee. Pines Point Marina Dock Master Mark Hordeman, who invested significant time and money to repair the ship after… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) The Berlin Town Council on Monday authorized spending a little more than $13,000 from the electric utility contingency fund to cover the balance of the cost of a replacement generator. “The … thing I think everybody needs to know right now [is] we are down a generator,” Town… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 7, 2019) In addition to updating the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on current efforts to remedy storm water drainage issues, Operations Director Colby Phillips reported last week that potential long-term solutions are being examined with state officials. Phillips said on Saturday that exploratory conversations were held the… Read more »
Berlin Council agrees he’s right person for position By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Berlin’s Acting Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood dropped the “acting”part of his title after his promotion to town administrator was announced Monday evening. “I’m embarking on a new role in the Town of Berlin, and my commitment to you, and my commitment to these folks… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Gone, but not forgotten, community volunteer Anna Foultz was lauded by family and friends for her decades of community service and charitable pursuits during a room rededication ceremony at the Ocean Pines community center on Thursday. Known as the world’s oldest serving Girl Scout, Foultz was an… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2019) A 41-year-old man was found dead this past Friday afternoon on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, the Berlin Police Department said Tuesday. Jonathan Michael Driessen, of Berlin, was found in a ditch on Oct. 25 behind Rite Aid on 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., according to police…. Read more »
Wells also gets nod from Town Council for alcohol permits at several outings By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Berlin’s 2020 social calendar is booked solid, following the Town Council’s approval last Tuesday of multiple events. In presenting the list to the council, Ivy Wells, Berlin community and economic development also requested permission to… Read more »
Town celebrates in big way that just keeps growing By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Thousands of children are expected to come ready with costumes and candy bags to celebrate Halloween next Thursday in Berlin. “This truly is the Lollapalooza of Halloween,” said Washington Street resident Sara Hambury, who added that the downtown should… Read more »