By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 13, 2018) A 50th Anniversary Sock Hop, the final event of the year celebrating the Ocean Pines semicentennial, is set for Friday, Dec. 14 from 6-10 p.m. at the community center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Event organizer Cheryl Jacobs described the happening as “a time to come and have fun”… Read more »
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Berlin Christmas Parade returns to downtown
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 6, 2018) More than 80 floats will compete for awards in 10 categories during the annual Berlin Christmas Parade, today, Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will travel north on Main Street, through the downtown area and end at the Berlin Fire Company. New this year are trophies in each… Read more »
Berlin Artists Studio Tour returns, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 29, 2018) Ten art studios will welcome the public during the 3rd Annual Berlin Artists Studio Tour from 1-6 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee, the event will feature artists in the arts and entertainment district. “They don’t necessarily have a storefront and they’re (the artists)… Read more »
SDMS experiences virtual reality with grant
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 29, 2018) Imagine yourself on a roller coaster. The speed picks up as the car races along the tracks surrounded by lush vegetation. But, this is not a traditional roller coaster. Looking around 360 degrees, it’s in another time. The car’s pace continues to quicken, and soon you’re greeted by… Read more »
Girl Scouts efforts again benefit local cancer care center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 29, 2018) Local Girl Scouts from Troop 736 continued their charitable efforts last week, as they presented cancer care items to the staff at the new John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin. In September, Troop 736 presented 100 cancer care kits to staff at the… Read more »
Carving to be installed at Veterans Memorial
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2018) A recently-completed wooden carving of a battlefield cross, consisting of a rifle, helmet and combat boots, will find a new home at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, this May. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez has dedicated his life to commemorating gold star… Read more »
Kurtz family honors son with Kindness Award
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2018) The Kurtz family, who tragically lost their son a year ago, created the inaugural Matt Kurtz Kindness Award to honor individuals who help spread a positive life outlook. Matt Kurtz (1985-2017) was a Worcester County resident who was known for constant acts of kindness, according to his mother,… Read more »
Berlin and OC churches to host Thanksgiving dinners
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2018) Area residents and guests can skip the tedious process of making Thanksgiving dinner and instead, enjoy a full holiday meal prepared by one of two local churches next Thursday. For the 40th year, the Ocean City Baptist Church will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the North Division… Read more »
Events to help get active after Thanksgiving
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2018) There’s still time to sign up for the second annual ThanksKitten Trot and inaugural Trash Trot, offering healthy ways to get active after Thanksgiving dinner indulgences. The “ThanksKitten Run” will take place at the Ocean Pines South Gate Pond Trail Saturday, Nov. 24, starting at 9 a.m…. Read more »
Scouts help retire American flags
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Nov. 22, 2018) The Boy Scouts of Troop 261 and Cub Scouts of Pack 261 retired more than 1,500 flags in a retirement ceremony held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines last Saturday. Members of Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack #261 from Ocean City placed worn… Read more »