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Oktoberfest brings food, drinks and fun to Snow Hill

By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2017) Downtown Snow Hill will be enveloped by Bavarian culture during the third annual Oktoberfest this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unlike last year, Economic Development Consultant Michael Day said this weekend’s German-themed celebration would not coincide with Berlin’s annual event. “We knew we were hitting… Read more »

Berlin’s Ta Da bids ‘auf wiedersehen’ after Oktoberfest

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 19, 2017) Downtown Berlin was flooded over the weekend, not with rain, but with throngs of visitors during a highly successful Oktoberfest celebration. At one end of Main Street, Fin’s Ale House and Raw Bar held an all-you-can-eat Oystoberfest, with Philadelphia-based Pet Cheetah performing cover songs ranging from The… Read more »

Historical Society annual fundraiser returns to resort

(Oct. 12, 2017) The Worcester County Historical Society is planning its annual fall dinner for Sunday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street in Ocean City. The guest speaker at the dinner will be Mindie Burgoyne, an author and leader of ghost tours. Burgoyne will share some of the… Read more »

Second Friday art sale, Oct. 13

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee will have an art sale and fundraiser in conjunction with the monthly 2nd Friday art stroll this week. Paintings, prints and sculptures will be among the works on display at the Berlin Welcome Center on 14 South Main Street. The cost… Read more »

Pines resident wins gold in Delaware Senior Olympics

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Ocean Pines resident Joe Schneider, 91, took home a gold medal in the 50-yard backstroke event during the Delaware Senior Olympics, last Friday in Dover. “I was pleased and it was a good experience,” said Schneider, who only learned how to swim six months ago. “It was… Read more »

Salt Water Media offering iPad and iPhone tutorials

Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) Salt Water Media in Berlin will begin offering beginning and intermediate classes on using Apple iPads and iPhones this month. The first beginner class is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. The first intermediate class is set for Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until noon. Preregistration is… Read more »

Food, fun and music at Berlin Oktoberfest

Festival will include both traditional German group and up-tempo rock band By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The annual Berlin Oktoberfest returns to the downtown area this Saturday with its traditional German music, food and drinks. Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the festival would follow the same formula as… Read more »

BIS debuts ‘One School, One Book’ program

During October, all school students and staff will read R.J. Palacio novel ‘Wonder’ By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Kindness, compassion and acceptance are all valuable lessons being taught through Berlin Intermediate School’s “One School, One Book” program. All students and staff are reading “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio this month. On Sept. 18, close… Read more »

Snow Hill Police Dept. alerts residents to car break-ins

Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Following multiple reports of vehicle break-ins, Snow Hill Police are cautioning residents that thieves typically require under one-minute to remove items of value from cars. Police Chief Tom Davis said his department is currently investigating the matter. “We are working on leads on this case and may be… Read more »

Berlin Parks Commission Briefs

Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall last Tuesday: Formal addresses For the first time, Stephen Decatur and Dr. William Henry parks were given formal street addresses. Decatur Park, on the south side near the playground and walking path, is 130 Tripoli… Read more »