Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr. Ocean City Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on April 26, 2022. Joe (or fondly known as OCBocaJoe) grew up in Parkville, Maryland, where he made lifelong friendships. Joining the Navy as a young man, he served our country honorably. Upon leaving the… Read more »
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Chilled skirt steak marinated in yuzu-chili
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 The beautiful thing about Japanese food is how simple it can be. Despite this, though, the flavors are so profound that it makes it seem impossible that things could be so easy. But, they can be. With that being said, the frustrating part of writing about “simple” Japanese dishes… Read more »
Richard Albert Passwater
Richard Albert Passwater Winterville/Sarasota/Ocean Pines Richard Albert Passwater of Winterville, North Carolina, Sarasota, Florida, and Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed into his eternal rest on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Mabel King Passwater; and his brother, Stanley Passwater Jr. He is survived… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Why referendum vote will be a no Editor, While observing numerous debates sparked by the proposed revisions to the OPA Bylaws I thought of that epic western movie: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” I felt the proposed changes had all three of these flavors. Bylaws are an important legal document that… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market kicks off 2022 season
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Berlin Farmers Market kicked off the spring and summer season last weekend with a few more vendors, now that covid-19 restrictions have eased to the point that they can squeeze in a few more booths. “(The turnout this weekend) was wonderful,” said Berlin Economic and Community Development Administrative Assistant… Read more »
Spring Just Walk back Saturday
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer After a year off, “Spring Just Walk” is back at Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street on Saturday. The biannual Just Walk event, facilitated through a partnership between the Worcester County Health Department and the Berlin Parks Commission, has missed two of its last three events, having returned for the… Read more »
Berlin named most charming small town in Maryland
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Berlin added another feather to its cap of outsider compliments when travel platform Trips to Discover named it to its list of most “charming” small towns in every state recently. “Berlin was named Budget Travel‘s ‘Coolest Small Town in America,’ and we agree that it has loads of appeal,” the… Read more »
OP leadership gives crash course to board hopefuls
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Search Committee continued its engagement with residents on April 28 as it searched for more applicants to throw their hats in the ring for the three Ocean Pines Board of Directors seats up for grabs later this year. Much of the virtual discussion dealt with the nuts… Read more »
Jazz and Blues this Saturday
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Jazz and Blues, Wine and Brews festival comes back to Main Street at full strength on Saturday, a year removed from having to accommodate covid-19 restrictions to facilitate the event. The free, eight-hour event, from 2-10 p.m., will feature two alternating stages — one for… Read more »
Broad Street Station slides into second year
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer Situated alongside railroad tracks and exuding Berlin’s rustic charm, Broad Street Station, a combination seafood restaurant-craft marketplace, reopened earlier this month for a second year of relaxed hometown atmosphere. After opening last May, owners Bonnie and Dave Diehl were saw the spot become popular locally and develop a cast of… Read more »