Working in partnership with the Main Street Maryland Program, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce has put together an outstanding, innovative schedule for the coming year. By adding events, and considering adding even more and by re-tooling other events to make them more visible and practical, the town is all set to take advantage of the… Read more »
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SDHS grad has designs for her future
BERLIN – When Grace Toulotte graduates from University of Maryland College Park this spring she’ll more likely than not accept a job doing graphic design for her new alma mater. Going directly from the classroom to a paying job isn’t something many college undergraduates have lined up for this spring but Toulotte’s completing a nearly-lifelong… Read more »
OPA proposed budget includes fee increase
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson presented his proposed budget to the association members for 2011-2012 fiscal year. Although there will be more changes before February’s final approval, as it stands the $10 million budget includes a $45 assessment increase. The potential slots revenues will not be included in the coming… Read more »
SHA crews pre-treat interstates in preparation for two-day ice event
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland State Highway Administration crews are preparing for a storm forecasted to begin later tonight and continue Tuesday with sleet, freezing rain and light snow possible through Wednesday morning. Motorists should be aware that even a thin layer of ice on the roadway can result in dangerous driving conditions. “Based on the latest forecast,… Read more »
Pot roast with roasted potatoes and turnips
One of the greatest challenges we face in our technical program is the short class times. Following the county schedule, we have to make do with what we have. Recently, we entertained a local chapter of the Red Hat Ladies with my mother as the gracious hostess and it was time to break out one… Read more »
Robert W. Smith
OCEAN CITY – Robert Woodhall Smith, age 89, of Ocean City, formerly of Federalsburg, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Phillip Glenn Smith and Marion Haycroft Smith. He is survived by his wife Miriam Nichols Smith, whom he married on June 21, 1952, and by two… Read more »
Berlin announces planned power outages
From the Town of Berlin’s Facebook page: Town of Berlin Maryland The Berlin Electric Department will be relocating seven existing utility poles to enable a new sidewalk to be installed from Showell Street to Henry Park on Flower Street. This work will require short duration scheduled outages to neighborhood electrical services during the relocation process…. Read more »
Home, Condo and Garden Show draws national vendors
OCEAN CITY – As both the housing market and the weather start to improve the attendance at this year’s Ocean City Home, Condo and Garden Show is expected to be among the best ever. Venders come from all over the country for the opportunity to showcase both their work and their wares. “It’s the biggest,… Read more »
Priestley-Fogle engagement announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Priestley of Ocean City, Md., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristie Hope Priestley, to Matthew Harrison Fogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fogle of Woodbine, Md. Kristie is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University, with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is a first grade teacher at Ocean City… Read more »
Stephen Decatur comes back to beat Snow Hill
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur erased a six point half time deficit to come back and beat Snow Hill 55-51 on Tuesday evening. The Seahawks, playing without team leader Tre Foreman, who suffered a concussion during the previous night’s loss at Wicomico, finally got into an offensive rhythm in the second half. “It was our first… Read more »