By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) DiFebo’s Italian Restaurant, a staple in Bethany and Rehoboth beach towns, is slated to open a third location by the end of October, taking over the spot previously occupied by Siculi Italian Kitchen on 104 North Main Street in Berlin. Owners Lisa DiFebo-Osias and Jeff Osias are excited… Read more »
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Pines resident wins gold in Delaware Senior Olympics
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2017) Ocean Pines resident Joe Schneider, 91, took home a gold medal in the 50-yard backstroke event during the Delaware Senior Olympics, last Friday in Dover. “I was pleased and it was a good experience,” said Schneider, who only learned how to swim six months ago. “It was… Read more »
Thanks to those who supported Berlin Cruisers
Editor, The Berlin Cruiser Committee would like to thank the Town of Berlin for their usual excellent support of our semi-annual Cruisers event. We would like to especially thank Jane Kreiter and Wendell Purnell and the entire public works crew, the Berlin Electric Department, Berlin Police Department and Sharon Timmons for posting our “no parking”… Read more »
Maintaining expectations
The newly appointed Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee has a great opportunity and a tough assignment. The opportunity, obviously, is to guide the creation of a real recreational jewel for the town. The tough assignment: help manage the public’s expectations. Even though developing practical ideas and recommendations for the mayor and council to consider will… Read more »
Salt Water Media offering iPad and iPhone tutorials
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 »
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 »