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Seek better means to honor Rev. Tindley
As easy as it might be to conclude that Berlin’s Historic District Commission dislikes the idea of having a Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley mural in particular painted on a downtown building, that would be the wrong conclusion. Remember, this is the same body that warred with then-Mayor Gee Williams years ago over whether the… Read more »
Edward Benz
Edward Benz Ocean Pines On Aug. 11, 2021, we unexpectedly lost our dear father, Edward Benz, 78, of Ocean Pines, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Benz, and is dearly missed by his children, Michelle (Danny) Everett, Edward (Jill) Benz, Dean Marra and Lori (Tedd) Virnig; grandchildren, Courtney, Colin, Amber,… Read more »
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Pines directors vote to re-do election, court subsequently schedules hearing Oct. 13
Rogers resigns from board, says threats, confrontations precipitated her decision By Greg Ellison Update: On Thursday, Attorney Bruce Bright said Judge Sidney Campen has scheduled a non-evidentiary hearing on Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. to hear arguments for a motion filed on Monday requesting a reconsideration of an earlier denial for a preliminary injunction. Bright… Read more »
SpaceX launch homecoming of sorts for Zender
(Oct. 7, 2021) After spending the past year shuttling SpaceX Inspiration4 crew members around the country for astronaut training, Ocean Pines resident Kurt Zender, a corporate pilot employed by billionaire space-flight sponsor Jared Isaacman, relived childhood memories of Cape Canaveral rocket launches when he attended liftoff for the first all-civilian orbital mission last month. Isaacman… Read more »
Calvin Martin
Calvin Martin Baltimore Calvin Martin, 71, of Baltimore, died on Sept. 25, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Ocean Pines. He was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Margaret and Edwin Thrasher. Calvin had many jobs in his years from driving an 18-wheeler, driving a tow… Read more »
Cruisin’ Berlin steers back to Main Street this Saturday
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 7, 2021) Main Street in Berlin will be shut down on Saturday to display hotrods, muscle cars and vintage vehicles during the semi-annual “Cruisin’ Berlin,” event that takes place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicle registration is $10 and submitted on arrival with Main Street parking reserved for Cruisin’ participants…. Read more »
Elections committee plans do-over
Perrone acknowledges Farr could appeal if he prevails in court case against board By Greg Ellison (Oct. 7, 2021) Following a split board vote last Thursday in favor of re-staging the contested 2021 election, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee convened the next day to hash out plans for the ensuing race. Association President Larry Perrone… Read more »
AGH committee to guide search for president
National firm will recruit candidates through fall By Mallory Panuska (Oct. 7, 2021) Seven people are officially poised to vet the next person who will lead operations at Atlantic General Hospital and Health System. According to a news release issued this week, hospital officials have named local health care and community professionals to a committee… Read more »