BERLIN — The residents of Washington Street could have to wait months or even years to see the scheduled road repairs, but many of those who turned out for this week’s council meeting on the matter said they didn’t have a problem with an indefinite delay. One resident who was not in favor of the… Read more »
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Little Change Starts Big Fight
BERLIN — On the face of it, the update of the preface to the town standards appeared to be a borderline housekeeping issue but before it was over it had turned into a heated argument that revealed a deep mistrust by one council member and an outburst and full-fledged storming out by a member of… Read more »
New NYA Rules considered
BERLIN — The Globe may be able to serve alcohol at an outside bar during this New Year’s Eve celebration if all goes well with the liquor board. And if all goes well on New Year’s Eve, the event might eventually gain traction as a legitimate street fair. Against the wishes of Councilman Dean Burrell… Read more »
Fiddlers Prevails
BERLIN — Olive Mawyer, director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, had been watching the weather predictions all week and by Friday she understood that, for the first time in its 19 years, the Fiddlers Convention opening night concerts would have to be moved. While the decision wasn’t made happily or lightly, it was made… Read more »
Charles W. Kramer
OCEAN CITY — Charles William Kramer, age 87, died Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Shield Kramer. He is survived by his beloved wife Jeanne Rullman Kramer, and daughters; Diane Kramer of Maynard, Massachusetts and Barbara Nock and her… Read more »
William Elmer Greenwood, Jr.
OCEAN CITY — William Elmer Greenwood, Jr., 79 of Ocean City died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief struggle with malignant melanoma of the brain. Born in Baltimore on March 12, 1932, he was the son of the late William E. Greenwood, Sr. and Myrtle Minton… Read more »
Melva Littleton Campbell
LIBERTYTOWN — Melva Littleton Campbell, age 72, died Tuesday, Sept. 20 at her home. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Thelma Bethards Littleton. She is survived by her husband, Merrill Campbell, Sr.; two devoted sons, Merrill Campbell, Jr. and his wife Rita of Snow Hill and Michael Campbell… Read more »
Juliann Kolanowski
OCEAN PINES — Juliann Kolanowski , age 64 died Sept. 19 at her home in Ocean Pines. Born in Olney, she was the daughter of the late David L.and Gladys Brigham. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard G. Kolanowski , a son, R. Paul Kolanowski and his wife Maria of… Read more »
MARKS Flies into Town
BERLIN — The difference between practitioners and enthusiasts is that when practitioners speak to you about their passion and does it convincingly, you have a new respect for what they do. When enthusiasts talk about their passion, you begin to wonder halfway through the conversation why you aren’t doing the same thing they’re doing. Geren… Read more »
Lilley-Billies at the Fiddlers Convention
BERLIN — Last year’s Berlin Fiddlers Convention saw the local band, The Lilley-Billies, place third in the kids’ band competition, but after more than 300 days of practice since then, its members hope to place higher this year. The group of siblings is led and was trained by Monika, the oldest, who will join her… Read more »