By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 27, 2023) The Actualize Wellness Spa is not your typical day spa. Richard Root and Director Cyndee Lam have combined their vision of a luxury day spa with a community wellness center. The couple recently relocated their business from Los Angeles to West Ocean City and has created a mini-oasis… Read more »
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Love Letters offers whimsical gifts, fashion nestled in forest
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 29, 2023) People who are looking for quirky gifts, unique jewelry, antiques and fashion for the home or clothing, and love a little adventure, Love Letters is it. Shop owner Brandi Mellinger has settled into this unusual shop on the grounds of Mariner’s Country Down at 11341 Sinepuxent Road… Read more »
Ocean Pines Anglers Club to host Teach a Kid to Fish Day
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) The fish will be biting on Saturday, June 17 for the annual “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” hosted by the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. From 9 – 11 a.m. kids will get the chance to fish at the South Gate Pond, near the Sports Core Pool…. Read more »
SDHS Class of ’23 breaks scholarship record
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer On the evening of May 31, families filled the audience at Stephen Decatur High School’s Louis H. Taylor Stadium to watch seniors walk the stage and accept diplomas at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. During a speech, Principal Thomas Sites announced that this graduating class broke a SDHS record… Read more »
Island Creamery in running for best ice cream in nation
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Area residents know that Island Creamery has some of the best ice cream around, but now the nation will know it as well. The shop, with locations in Chincoteague, Berlin and Salisbury. has been nominated as one of the best ice cream shops in the country by… Read more »
Parade for local veteran at Berlin Intermediate June 3
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Now age 97, Morris Semiatin still wears his Purple Heart medal on a chain around his neck. He earned it in World War II after a hand grenade went off in his foxhole while fighting on Iwo Jima. There he served as a rocketeer in the 28th Regiment of the… Read more »
Local resident created new app of trails and waterways
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) With this Saturday being National Trails Day, it’s good to know that finding a trail is easier than ever because of Laura Scharle of Ocean Pines, who took her knowledge of this region’s outdoor opportunities and turned it into a website. The new site is called Delmarva… Read more »
Randy Lee Ashcraft ready to perform after throat cancer
(May 25, 2023) He’s back! Randy Lee Ashcraft has been off the music circuit for a year now, after being diagnosed with throat cancer. His return to the stage is now just days away. He and the Saltwater Cowboys are getting together for their first performance since last year at 7 p.m., June 2, at… Read more »
‘Stand Down’ event to help veterans at Ocean Pines Community Center
Group provides medical check-ups, mental health support, food and clothes By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) The Ocean Pines Community Center held the weekend’s final Stand Down event to serve at-risk veterans on Sunday, after organizers held one in Cambridge on Friday and another in Salisbury on Saturday. At Stand Down events, Veteran… Read more »
Springfest forecast of sunny skies
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Last year, a storm brought Springfest to an abrupt end, but the annual festival returns for its 32nd year at the inlet parking lot, today through Sunday. The celebration focuses on music, food and arts and crafts, with live music and free performances throughout the day and… Read more »