By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) Just before former U.S. Air Force Airman First Class John Dale Smack was handed a microphone last Thursday during a ceremony honoring service members in Ocean City, his wife of more than six decades told him what to say: that it was a good experience and he learned… Read more »
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‘Heroes’ program honors veterans
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 last Thursday honored 40 service members as part of its 2018 Hometown Heroes Military Banner program. The fifth annual banner dedication ceremony, held near the Firefighter’s Memorial on the Ocean City Boardwalk, honored 31 local, living World War II and Korean War… Read more »
Reggae Playday bringing party to downtown Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) Ocean 98/Seacrets Irie Radio will host the first Reggae Playday in downtown Berlin Friday from 5-9 p.m. The event is an evolution of May Day Playday, an annual outdoor music festival offering free, family-friendly entertainment. Organizer Tom Sholtis, also known on air as Big Al Reno, said the… Read more »
Atlantic General Hospital celebrates 25 years
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 4, 2018) Atlantic General Hospital will hold a 25th anniversary community celebration on Tuesday, May 8, on Healthway Drive in Berlin from 3-6 p.m. “This is an opportunity for the community to come together for some fun and fellowship in celebration of our 25 years of healthcare,” said Sarah… Read more »
Berlin budget work begins, but no tax increases planned
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) A Berlin water rate study is underway, but that won’t mean rates will be going up in the town’s 2019 budget, nor will the property tax rate be changing, Town Administrator Laura Allen said Tuesday. Allen said the results of the study won’t be delivered until later in… Read more »
Eleventh annual Jazz & Blues Bash Saturday in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) Live music, local beer and wine, street food, and ample shopping highlight the 11th annual Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown. Steve Frene of the Jazz and Blue Bash Committee said the music lineup would include something for everyone, starting with… Read more »
Dorman reelected Snow Hill Mayor
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman was reelected to a fourth term on Tuesday, 188 to 106 votes, over challenger Brian Gilliland. Election officials said 29 absentee ballots and two provisional ballots were cast. Dorman, 76, was first elected in 2012 and reelected without opposition in 2014 and 2016…. Read more »
Ortt, DeAngelus pledge fresh start for OP restaurants
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 26, 2018) A full house at the Ocean Pines Community Center last Thursday ate up much of what new food and beverage consultant Matt Ortt Companies had to say. The Berlin based company was recently hired to oversee operations at the yacht and beach club. Matt Ortt spoke first, joking… Read more »
Board, Bailey meet with ownership
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 26, 2018) Questions during a first of its kind Ocean Pines Association town hall meeting last Thursday took on a wide range of tone and topics, as General Manager John Bailey and several board members fielded inquiries for just over an hour. One of the more heated exchanges of the… Read more »
Berlin blaze damages downtown
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 26, 2018) A fire in downtown Berlin on Monday devastated a local business and shut down portions of Main Street for several hours. Fire alarms sounded at about 8:25 a.m. and multiple agencies responded to a fire at the former Donaway Furniture Building on 11 South Main Street. The blaze… Read more »