By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) An assessment of the Ocean Pines sanctuary crabbing pier “showed the structure is in dire need of replacement,” according to an inspection by Snow Hill firm J Stacey Hart and Associates. General Manager John Bailey, reading for the report during a public meeting Saturday, said existing galvanized… Read more »
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Virtual suggestion box for Berlin Falls park
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) The Berlin Falls Park Committee is asking for citizen input through a new online suggestion box. The park, on Old Ocean City Boulevard across from Burley Oak Brewing Company, was formerly a Tyson chicken-processing plant. According to an online statement, “The land and buildings were purchased in… Read more »
Windy weather, but Delmarva Birding Weekend successful
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (May 3, 2018) Up until this past week, the weather on the lower shore hasn’t exactly been anything to write home about, unless you were one of the dozens of participants at the 23rd annual Delmarva Spring Birding Weekend. “The birds want to head north, but the winds have been… 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 »
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 »
DMV Birding Weekend returns for 23rd year
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (April 27, 2018) While it may have crept up on longtime attendees and some of the organizers, it’s once again the weekend in Ocean City where birds rule as the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art showcases the world’s best in wildfowl carving, while the Delmarva Birding Weekend focuses on the diversity… Read more »
Decatur band hits high notes in Ohio comp
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 27, 2018) The Stephen Decatur High School band took home first-place awards in orchestra, marching band/color guard and concert band divisions during the Music in the Park Festival in Loveland, Ohio, last weekend. In addition, the marching band also received outstanding performance honors. “I hope it is a great… Read more »
Take Pride in Berlin Week returns, April 21-28
Clean-Up Day on Saturday calls for volunteers to help spruce up three town parks By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) The annual Berlin Clean-Up Day, Saturday, kicks off the weeklong “Take Pride in Berlin Week,” April 21-28. “The basic idea is for volunteers to come to the parks and help us spruce up,… Read more »
‘Hide and Seek,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ coming
New promotional ideas to keep kids, shoppers busy and help improve parking By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is working on several promotions to keep people moving downtown. For visitors, Wells has ideas for both children and adults. The first, geared toward children, will be… Read more »
Get ‘booked up’ at library fundraiser
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) “A Novel Affair,” a Friends of the Berlin Library fundraiser, is scheduled today, Thursday, at Sisters in downtown Berlin from 6-9 p.m. Along with live music by Scott Dustin, finger food, a 50/50 raffle and guest bartenders, Sisters, on 113 North Main Street, will donate 20 percent of… Read more »