(Jan. 12, 2017) Berlin’s 2nd Friday is getting “Monstrous” this month, as the fourth annual Arts & Entertainment Committee collaborative art show comes to The Globe on 12 Broad Street, upstairs, from 5-8 p.m. Show organizer Brian Robertson, who also runs the Berlin Printery on 16 North Main Street, explained the fearsome name. “The opening… Read more »
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Big turnout during ribbon cutting for Royal Farms store
(Jan. 12, 2017) The mood was noticeably light during the official ribbon cutting for the new Royal Farms at the corner of Route 50 and Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, which drew about 100 people last Friday, including several local officials and many members of town staff. They were there for the free chicken, but… Read more »
New slate of town events approved
(Jan. 12, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council approved 32 town and related events on Monday, setting the stage for yet another busy tourism season. Monthly 2nd Friday art strolls begin on Jan. 13 with subsequent dates occurring on Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 9,… Read more »
Drug courts provide alternative to prison
(Jan. 12, 2017) The first drug court in the United States was established in Florida in the late 1980’s, as prisons were becoming overcrowded with nonviolent drug offenders during the height of the crack-cocaine craze. By 2014, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. had their own versions in place. Locally, Worcester County established its drug… Read more »
Second annual Restaurant Week runs through Sun.
(Jan. 12, 2017) The second annual Berlin Restaurant Week began on Monday and runs until Sunday with more than a dozen restaurants offering special prices on select menu items. “The specials are so reasonably priced,” said local realtor Cam Bunting, creator and promoter of the event. “Restaurants are trying out new items that they may… Read more »
Pocomoke, Snow Hill react to tax differential debate
(Jan. 12, 2017) As the ongoing debate between Ocean City and Worcester County over a tax differential to offset services duplicated by county and resort governments heats up once again, towns in the southern part of the county are of two minds on the subject. “I understand why they might want to do it, but… Read more »
House burglarized in Snow Hill, $600 in rare coins stolen
(Jan. 12, 2017) A house at 303 W. Federal Street in Snow Hill was burglarized on Dec. 30 according to Police Chief Tom Davis. Numerous rare coins and silver dollar certificates were removed by an unknown suspect or suspects, according to police. The items are valued at about $600, and nothing else was stolen, Davis… Read more »
Soar with bald eagles at Pocomoke River
(Jan. 12, 2017) For the past several years, the Pocomoke River State Park, between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City along Route 113, has hosted Eagle Watches in January to better acquaint visitors and residents with the U.S. National Emblem. “People are seeing more and more bald eagles, and we want to give them a close-up… Read more »
Berlin A&E Committee becomes nonprofit
(Jan. 12, 2017) Looking to increase its fundraising capabilities, the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee recently applied for, and was granted, 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Treasurer Patty Gregorio said the move follows a statewide trend where arts and entertainment districts have been widely encouraged to become their own entities. “The state would eventually like to see… Read more »
Klump scholarship increases; 2017 nominations open
(Jan. 12, 2017) The people in charge of the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship want its namesake remembered for his altruism above all else, and so made that — rather than academic achievement or a specific program of study — the deciding factor in awarding the funds. Funds for the scholarship have increased this year, to… Read more »