OCEAN PINES — David Lazar, 78, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Oliphant, Pa., he was the son of the late Michael Lazar and Mary Prokipchak Lazar. He is survived by his wife, Diane B. Lazar, and daughters, Donna Pachasa of Sewell, N.J., Deanna O’Driscoll and her… Read more »
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Joseph C. Burns
OCEAN PINES — Joseph Clark Burns, 75, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Andrew Joseph Burns and Martha Clark Burns. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lillian Burns in 2008. He is survived by his son, Steven… Read more »
Buddy R. Age
SHOW HILL — Buddy Ray Age, 77, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Glen Rogers, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Lee Age and Bonnie Bates Age. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Fooks Age; and children, Kathy Gravenor of Snow Hill,… Read more »
Emanuel J. “Manny” Ortiz
LEWES, Del. — Emanuel J. “Manny” Ortiz, 76, of Selbyville and Ocean City, and formerly of Bowie, Md., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Del. Born in New Kensington, Pa., he was the son of the late Julius and Salvatrice (Mighorici) Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz was a supervisor in the procurement section,… Read more »
With Main St. filling up with businesses, is Flower St. next?
The innumerable amount of people walking through the streets of downtown Berlin this season gives a hint at how profitable the area has become for businesses. As Berlin grows, so does the area around it, and thus the search for the next center of prosperity in town begins. When talks began to institute a major… Read more »
‘Milk was a bad choice,’ but crustini is not
They say the heat wave is over, but I have to disagree. I haven’t sweated off of my elbows since my days in the Mojave. In the overdramatic words of Ron Burgundy, “It’s so damn hot! Milk was a bad choice.” The rain has come and gone and I am still waiting for a reprieve… Read more »
Old Goober's location to soon serve 'comfort' food
BERLIN — The restaurant formerly known as Goober’s on Pitts Street in Berlin will soon be transformed into a family-style English pub specializing in comfort food — a dining option owner Cody Bates believes is missing in the downtown area. “The thing about Berlin is that every [business] is a little bit different,” said Bates…. Read more »
Berlin artist brings laser etching to Chamber
BERLIN — A quick glance into James Coltellino’s art studio, Gecko Image Laser Works, reveals just how many different works can be crafted using a single technique. Known as “Jungle Jim,” partly because of the magnificently colorful tropical tattoos that cover most of his body, the long-time local artist specializes in using a high-powered laser… Read more »
Strong showing for OPA candidates in forum
OCEAN PINES – Ballots in the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election are going out this week to Ocean Pines property owners, who will choose two directors from a field of five candidates. This year’s contest, the results of which will be revealed at the OPA Annual Meeting on Aug. 11 at 10 am.,… Read more »
And they're off! Bathtub races set to launch Friday in Berlin
BERLIN — Friday night, North Main Street will serve as a racetrack for an assortment of zany hand-made racers to be driven by representatives of local businesses during the traditional The Berlin Bathtub Races. The 21st annual Berlin Bathtub Races, which is free for spectators, will begin at 6 p.m. with a parade featuring each… Read more »