WORCESTER COUNTY–After 28 years of being an elected public official serving the citizens of Worcester County, Clerk of Court Steve Hales is retiring instead of running for re-election this year. “It’s the hardest decision I ever made in my life,” Hales said last Friday. “I fell in love with the office and the people we… Read more »
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Small town, but way too cool
BERLIN—The Town of Berlin is leading the pack of 15 finalist vying for bragging rights as “America’s Coolest Small Town” for 2014, in the contest sponsored BudgetTravel.com, but the competition is heating up the fluctuating vote count shows. In just 24 hours, from Jan 20 to Jan. 21, Berlin’s percentage of the overall vote dropped… Read more »
Mother talks of deadly November night on Rte. 113
BERLIN—Tynise Bowen, 36, of Berlin is a young mother who has experienced the nightmare nearly every parent fears—the horror of watching helplessly as their child is hurt or killed. For her, both occurred in tandem on Nov. 8, when she watched from her car as her son Tymeir Dennis, 16, was struck and killed, and… Read more »
High turnout by property owners at FEMA meeting
BERLIN—The turnout for an open house event to let local property owners review preliminary flood insurance maps that was sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency at Stephen Decatur Middle School on Jan. 16 was so robust, it took the officials by surprise. The FEMA officials on hand were not expecting the number of people… Read more »
Winter heating safety tips suggested by fire marshal
MARYLAND–We depend on multiple types of heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing Marylanders life- and home-saving heating safety tips. “Heating our homes during these winter weather events presents a potential danger for home fires in Maryland,” he said. “Please follow these guidelines, as we… Read more »
Hospital CEO offers reasons why AGH seeks exemption
BERLIN—During a Jan. 17 interview, Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital seemed to want to make it clear that a declaratory judgment complaint to seek an exemption from the Town of Berlin’s new stormwater management fee and a letter to inform members of the local business community of the hospital’s reason for… Read more »
Valentine’s Day cards for veterans
WORCESTER COUNTY–For the 14th year, Valentine’s Day cards will be sent to four veteran rehab medical centers to thank the servicemen and women for their sacrifices and to let them know they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten. Area schools, clubs, businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to participate. Purchased cards (no youth cards)… Read more »
Stachurski to leave OPA Board of Directors post
OCEAN PINES—After Dan Stachurski decided to give up his post on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors to pursue his life-long dream of sailing the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and points south, the board, on Jan. 16, voted in a special closed meeting to appoint G. Jeffrey Knepper to fill the vacancy. According… Read more »
Former OPA director offers tales of voyage as he sets sail
OCEAN PINES–Former Ocean Pines Association Director Dan Stachurski provided a brief travel log of what would qualify as a bucket list item he is in the process of checking off this year: On Dec. 6, I departed from Crisfield, Maryland’s Somers Cove Marina to cross the Chesapeake Bay and overnight in Deltaville, Va. Bad weather… Read more »
Canned items are needed to benefit Md. Food Bank
WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County Volunteer Services and Liquor Control are hosting a canned food drive for the Maryland Food Bank, Jan. 27 through Feb. 7. All county employees and the public are invited to participate. Canned food items can be deposited in specially-marked Maryland Food Bank barrels at these participating locations: •Worcester County Jail in Snow… Read more »