By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Debating what, exactly, to call the former Tyson’s Chicken property on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin is far from a new pastime, although one name seems to have gathered momentum of late. Currently the property is referred to as “Berlin Falls park,” evoking Bedford Falls from the… Read more »
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Wet weather postpones Worcester County Fair until September
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) The sustained, soaking rains have, more or less, been weathered pretty well during the last month with few reported injuries, little spillover from the wastewater treatment plants and floodwaters receding shortly after they arrived. There has been one casualty, however, as the board of directors of the Worcester… Read more »
First ‘Bus Stop Snack Shack’ debuts in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services last Wednesday debuted its “Bus Stop Snack Shack” at Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street. The program was inspired by a similar effort in Wicomico County, where local officials greet children as they get off the bus from school to provide… Read more »
Pines Director Pat Supik resigns
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Ocean Pines Association Director and two-term treasurer Pat Supik has resigned, according to Association President Doug Parks. Supik was not immediately available for comment. “Pat called me late yesterday afternoon and shared her decision with me, citing a number of reasons,” Parks said on Wednesday. “We chatted for… Read more »
Seven remain in race for OPA Board
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 14, 2018) If recent history is to be believed, the annual candidate draw in Ocean Pines that determines the ballot order for board candidates produces somewhat mixed results. The winner of the candidate draw — the first name on the ballot — was elected only twice in the last five… Read more »
Kickstart summer with grilled lobster dish
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Ah, the hot and lazy days of summer are upon us. Wait, I must be delusional. Where am I that I think it’s even remotely hot? I recently wrote about Costa Rica, so maybe I’m still stuck in that frame of mind, because it certainly is not very hot… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 14, 2018) The Berlin Parks Commission last Tuesday discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall: Tennis court update Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen, staff liaison to the commission, said little progress has been made on the tennis court renovations at Stephen Decatur Park. Work halted last month,… Read more »
Hope4Recovery passes zoning test
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 14, 2018) While a full house turned out last Wednesday for a Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals hearing about a proposed Hope4Recovery house in the town, the audience didn’t have to stay long. According to Board Chairman Joe Moore, an attorney, the hearing was not necessary, as the nonprofit recovery… Read more »
Law enforcement veteran seeking county sheriff role
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 8, 2018) If school security is a campaign issue this election cycle, and according to the candidates it is, then Matt Crisafulli, candidate for Worcester County Sheriff, thinks he is the most qualified for the position. Crisafulli, who filed for the office on the first day it was legally allowable… Read more »
OPA swaps dates for two yacht club candidate forums
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 14, 2018) Dates for two Ocean Pines Association Board candidate forums were changed last week, because of the unavailability of one candidate in one instance and the lack of a venue in another. Previously set for Wednesday, June 20, the first forum was moved to 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June… Read more »