(Sept. 7, 2017) After a two-decade run in downtown Berlin, TaDa will close its shop doors for good in October. The business will reopen as Bruder Home, a sister store to Bruder Hill, later that month. TaDa, run by Patty Falck and her daughter, Blair Parsons, opened during Thanksgiving weekend, 1996. “In early November of… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The expanded Chamber Music by the Sea series from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 in Berlin, Snow Hill and South Point was a hit, according to artistic director Elena Urioste. Urioste said all performances were well attended and ample funds were raised for the Worcester County Educational Foundation. She was joined by… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) When the new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meets for the first time during a regular meeting, on Friday, Sept. 29, among the items up for discussion will be clearing up confusion on the status of the bulkhead replacement initiative. Board President Doug Parks said this week a contract with Hi-Tide… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund is partnering up with another Maryland organization to destigmatize mental illness during the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Sept. 23. Ellie’s Bus, a bright orange ‘78 Volkswagen camper van, will be parked on the Boardwalk near Caroline Street on the morning of the fundraising walk…. Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) With new Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey officially starting work on Monday, several directors expressed their support in separate email interviews and stated their goals for his tenure. All seven directors were asked for their input. The following responded. Board President Doug Parks: “I look forward to John joining the… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Efforts to establish a memorial for Negro League baseball standout William Julius “Judy” Johnson were reinvigorated, following a presentation by Worcester County Historical Society President Charles Weaver during a Snow Hill Council work session, last Tuesday. Plans could be dependent, however, on establishing exactly where Johnson was born. Conflicting reports suggest his… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Construction crews will be a continuing presence for commuters on Route 113 between Snow Hill and Berlin, as paving work there is expected to continue into the fall. Maryland State Highway Administration spokesman Bob Rager provided a status update on Phase 3 of the $86 million highway dualization project, which covers a… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Meet new Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey at a special community event set for Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Mumford’s Landing (the yacht club) on 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Bailey will have a private dinner with the board of directors earlier during the evening, then the doors will… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) Members of the greater Berlin community are being encouraged to attend the Community Mural Project, Open Paint and Community Pot Luck next Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the Germantown School on 10223 Trappe Road. The event is free and open to the public, and scheduled to include food, live music,… Read more »

(Sept. 7, 2017) The John Bailey era in Ocean Pines officially starts Monday, Sept. 11, more than one year after the previous permanent general manager was fired on Aug. 26, 2016. At that time, newly elected Director Brett Hill stepped into the role. The board of directors, which included only one member, Dave Stevens, who… Read more »