Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) Salt Water Media in Berlin will begin offering beginning and intermediate classes on using Apple iPads and iPhones this month. The first beginner class is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. The first intermediate class is set for Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until noon. Preregistration is… Read more »
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Food, fun and music at Berlin Oktoberfest
Festival will include both traditional German group and up-tempo rock band By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The annual Berlin Oktoberfest returns to the downtown area this Saturday with its traditional German music, food and drinks. Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said the festival would follow the same formula as… Read more »
BIS debuts ‘One School, One Book’ program
During October, all school students and staff will read R.J. Palacio novel ‘Wonder’ By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Kindness, compassion and acceptance are all valuable lessons being taught through Berlin Intermediate School’s “One School, One Book” program. All students and staff are reading “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio this month. On Sept. 18, close… Read more »
Berlin welcomes environmental professionals
Second year of program, which partners town with ICMA and U.S. State Dept. (Oct. 12, 2017) The Town of Berlin, in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and the U.S. State Department, will host two environmental professionals, Pradnya Rahmani from Indonesia and Xyla Gualberto from the Philippines, from Oct. 14, through Nov. 11…. Read more »
Olde Tymers Softball League celebrates 20 yrs.
Dagsboro, Delaware-based group draws many players from Worcester County area By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The Olde Tymers Softball League of Delmarva marked its 20th year this season, as players 55 years of age and over took the field in a full schedule of contests from May through August. The idea for… Read more »
Snow Hill Police Dept. alerts residents to car break-ins
Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Following multiple reports of vehicle break-ins, Snow Hill Police are cautioning residents that thieves typically require under one-minute to remove items of value from cars. Police Chief Tom Davis said his department is currently investigating the matter. “We are working on leads on this case and may be… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission Briefs
Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall last Tuesday: Formal addresses For the first time, Stephen Decatur and Dr. William Henry parks were given formal street addresses. Decatur Park, on the south side near the playground and walking path, is 130 Tripoli… Read more »
‘Chalk the Walk’ event planned by Worcester Youth
(Oct. 12, 2017) When two men allegedly trespassed onto Crofton Middle School property in May and hung a noose on one of the light fixtures outside the school, the community responded days later by taking chalk and drawing positive messages on the sidewalks. Four days after the incident, about 300 people turned out for “Chalk… Read more »
Pocomoke festival to include children’s costume contest
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Downtown Pocomoke will be inundated with costumed children and autumn-themed activities during the 7th annual Fall Festival this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Downtown Pocomoke Association sponsors the family-friendly event, which will include a children’s costume contest. Awards will be given and judging begins at… Read more »
Former Director Brett Hill facing another lawsuit
Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 12, 2017) A second lawsuit has been filed against former Ocean Pines Association Director Brett Hill. Hill is facing a lawsuit filed last month by a senior advisor to his former company, FTS Fiber, that alleges Hill failed to repay the balance of an $80,000 loan. Hill resigned as CEO… Read more »