(Jan. 8, 2015) While many people cheered the town’s purchase of the former Tyson Chicken plant in Berlin, with intention to transform the former “eyesore” into a massive public park, some in the community criticized the $2.75 million buy as extravagant and superfluous. The property, on Old Ocean City Road across from Burley Oak Brewing… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) When the Berlin Mayor and Council voted to begin the annexation process of a 120-acre parcel of land at 9828 Seahawk Road in December, the town officially entered a lengthy process that could add as many as 900 new apartments and thousands of new residents over a 15-20 year period. Developer Rinnier… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) The Berlin Visitor’s Center, on 14 South Main Street, appears to have found stability following more than six months of uncertainly. Ivy Wells, who took over Michael Day’s position as town economic and community development director in October, also took over the Main Street coordinator position from Megan Houston this month, moving… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) Ocean City Elementary School will begin the registration process for the 2015-2016 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs this month.   Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, may be eligible for the OCES Pre-Kindergarten program. Space is limited and children from families who meet the federal income guidelines… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an introduction and training course for anyone interested in volunteering at the nonprofit organization that serves Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Coastal Hospice depends on a staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission. Patient volunteers offer comfort and companionship to patients and their families,… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) Support the Wounded Soldiers of Maryland during Star Charities 16th annual Beef and Beer fundraiser Friday, Jan. 9 at the Ocean Pines Community Center. “This is our biggest event of the year to raise money for our soldiers who support us,” said event coordinator and Star Charities founder, Anna Foultz. The all-you-can-eat… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive will return on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. “Blood donations can slow during the winter months, which makes the OC Cares Blood Drive so crucial to the members of the surrounding… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) Looking to increase the amount of activities offered during the usually quiet winter months, Ocean Pines aquatics launched a “dive in” movies series in November. More than 80 people turned up to watch “Finding Nemo” on Nov. 1, followed by more than 200 attendees for the Disney smash “Frozen” on Dec. 6…. Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy has announced the establishment of an annual award to honor a “Distinguished Citizen of the Year.” This award will be given to an individual in the Ocean City area who has made significant and sustained contributions to one’s community through one’s time, actions,… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) About 850 participants plunged into the 41-degree Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day during the 21st annual Penguin Swim, a fundraiser for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “This year’s swim went great and we thank the community for supporting us,” said AGH Development Assistant Heather Trader. “We are looking forward to next… Read more »