By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 11, 2018) Public interest was slightly less than expected Tuesday night, as the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to pave the way for the annexation and development of a new “Berlin Gateway” on Route 50 by adding three parcels of land to its growth area. The property owner, Ernie Gerardi,… Read more »
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Expanded ‘Move Over’ law impacts local drivers
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Maryland Drivers should be on the lookout for vehicles with flashing yellow lights, as well as emergency vehicles, because of the expanded “Move Over Law” that took effect Oct. 1. According to a press release from the State Highway Administration, Maryland’s “Move Over” law now includes transportation, service… Read more »
Foultz’s ‘Two Steps Forward’ memoir gets film adaptation
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Local icon Anna Foultz is about to be in pictures. A Texas-based media company has acquired the film rights to Foultz’ memoir “Two Steps Forward” and hopes to begin production next year ahead of an international release near the end of 2019. According to an official description of… Read more »
Fall Cruisers will motor into downtown Berlin, Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Rare, vintage and other types of classic cars and trucks will line the streets of downtown Berlin on Saturday, during the annual Fall Cruisers event hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Larnet St. Amant expects several hundred participants during what is the final major… Read more »
Berlin ‘Touch a Truck Day,’ Saturday at Decatur Park
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Children ages 8 to 80 should find something to play with, on, or simply to marvel at during the return of the annual Berlin Touch a Truck Day at Stephen Decatur Park on Saturday. Each year, organizers bring large utility vehicles and provide demonstrations. “Touch a Truck is… Read more »
Girl Scout drive scheduled for Oct. 14 in Ocean Pines
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Ocean Pines resident Anna Foultz, reportedly the oldest active Girl Scout in the United States, is inviting new and potential scouts to attend an educational event, Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Fire Station. Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey and a representative from… Read more »
Cheesy shrimp and grits with garlic kale
By Paul Suplee The holiday season is upon us, and no I am not referring to the plethora of Christmas vacations already popping up on store shelves across our great land. I accept this egregious exploitation of commercialism and will personally stay my desires to decorate for the holiday until Thanksgiving weekend. No, for now… Read more »
OP platform Tournament helps ‘Catch A Lift’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Catch A Lift, a nonprofit organization that assists wounded veterans, was the beneficiary of more than $6,000 in donations raised during a tournament hosted by the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Association last Saturday. The foundation, which originated locally, was started to honor U.S. Army Spc. Christopher J. Coffland,… Read more »
Mathias, Carozza spar over political ads
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) Call it “The Battle of the Caucuses.” Anyone with a mailbox in Senate District 38 has probably received campaign mailers about incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias and challenger Delegate Mary Beth Carozza. The most recent batch, mailed late last week, came from the Maryland Democratic Caucus Committee and the… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 4, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a Sept. 24 meeting at Town Hall: Audit incoming Finance Director Natalie Saleh said a rough draft of the annual audit of town finances was due in November. The finalized statement would then be reviewed during a December… Read more »