(Aug. 18, 2016) The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) will conduct a town political forum at its Berlin office on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The “2016 Berlin Election Candidate Forum,” the event is designed to introduce voters to the various entrants running for mayor, as well as Town Council seats for Districts 2 and 3. Incumbent… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) The State Highway Administration has again pushed back the day work will begin on four stormwater management crossings under Route 113. The new start date target is Aug. 23. “We’re not quite where we want to be in terms of off-road prep, so crews will stay focused on getting as much done… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program has announced a new guide to local mental healthcare resources, and a brochure devoted to teaching young people suicide prevention first aid. Both are available free of charge. “Our Jesse Klump Memorial Fund Guide to Mental Health Resources is the third edition of the… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) A peaceful protest of sorts was held in the Ocean Pines Association administration building last Friday, when part of the building was closed during ballot counting for the board of directors election. OPA Resolution M-06, covering elections and referendum procedures, requires votes to be counted “in closed session” by the elections committee,… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) To increase public interest in an Aug. 9 public meeting on stormwater in Berlin, the town hand-delivered flyers to residents on Maple Avenue and Flower Street and spoke with property owners in the area of Ennis Lane in advance. In addition, Town Administrator Laura Allen handed out dozens more flyers to residents… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) As expected, a new mixed-use building on Gay Street in Berlin breezed through final approval in separate meetings before the Historic District Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission last Wednesday. Patrick Vorsteg, who owns the lot and wants to develop into it storefronts on the ground floor and apartments overhead, had been… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) The Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex in Ocean Pines is hosting a tennis, pickleball and platform tennis tournament on Friday, Aug. 26, benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The deadline to sign up for the tournaments, sponsored by Ocean Pines Racquet Sports, is Tuesday, Aug 23 at 3 p.m. The cost is… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) The Worcester County Library Foundation is closing in on its fundraising goal for a new branch building in Berlin, according to the foundation’s public relations manager Lisa Outten Harrison. The foundation will attempt to close the gap during a costume ball fundraiser, Sept. 16, at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. “We’re having… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) Marion Jones, 59, of Stockton was found guilty in Circuit Court last Wednesday on charges stemming from the Feb. 22 accident that killed one county worker, Scott Tatterson of Pocomoke City, and severely injured another, Wade Pusey of Seaford Delaware. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Tatterson and Pusey had exited… Read more »

(Aug. 18, 2016) Two scouts from Troop #225 were honored during their Eagle Scout Ceremony held at Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 on July 31. OC Elks Lodge sponsors Troop #225 and is very proud of this troop who has produced at least 30 Eagle Scouts to date. Evan Haas built 13 wood duck boxes… Read more »