(May 12, 2016) Jeff Bacon, sponsor chairman of the Iron Furnace 50 bike ride through the back roads just north of Snow Hill, doesn’t think people-watchers will get a whole lot out of the upcoming event. “You’re probably going to see more deer and turkeys than people,” he said. The Iron Furnace 50 offers three… Read more »
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Pocomoke kicks off summer concert series
(May 12, 2016) Once per month, from now until September, the town of Pocomoke City sponsors a free concert series at Cypress Park, with the initial offering being a gospel sextuple feature starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. “This summer we’re kicking off with Praise in the Park, featuring local churches and musicians,” Karah Lacey, downtown… Read more »
Edward Charles Stotz
Edward Charles Stotz of Berlin, formerly of Rockville, Maryland, died April 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy O’Riley Stotz, who he married in 1992. Edward was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy T. Stotz, of Rockville, Maryland, to whom he was married… Read more »
Herbert John Schoellkopf, Jr.
Herbert John Schoellkopf, Jr., of Ocean City, known to most as Herb, and also as “the Old Pro,” passed away peacefully of natural causes, May 5, 2016 at age 95 surrounded by his family. He was a loving and well-loved family man, a hardworking businessman with great creativity and imagination, a very patriotic veteran, and… Read more »
Pirates to party for CASA program
(May 12, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is setting sail on Friday, May 20 to help raise money for its CASA program. The eighth annual Pirate Party, held each year at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, is the nonprofit’s largest funding source for the court-appointed special advocate program that serves children throughout… Read more »
SH auction house brings curiosities, crowds to cannery
(May 12, 2016) There’s a traffic jam of sorts at the north end of Snow Hill on Route 12 every Thursday evening, as dozens of cars line the street and fill the adjacent parking lots in preparation for the weekly auction at the Riverside Auction Company. Held in the old cannery, the building is now… Read more »
Int’l professionals learn about Berlin stormwater, culture
(May 12, 2016) One week into a month-long visit, two visiting international environmental professionals, both charged with important work, seem to be having a blast in Berlin. Zalikha Wan Zaharuddin from Malaysia and Crisanta Rodriguez from the Philippines are in town as part of a partnership with the International City/County Management Association and the U.S…. Read more »
T-Wrecks bring back accolades after trip to robotics tourney
(May 12, 2016) The Titanium Wrecks robotics team recently retuned from a global competition in St. Louis with an award for pit safety, along with renewed inspiration to further develop their engineering skills. This was the third year the T-Wrecks team has competed in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Championship,… Read more »
OPA Briefs
(May 12, 2016) The following items were discussed during an Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting in the community center on April 28. One in, one out Director Dave Stevens telecommuted to the meeting, while attorney Joe Moore, normally a rarity at board of directors meetings, was present for the session. Moore was apparently… Read more »
Brooklyn Baking Barons bringing sweets to Berlin
(May 12, 2016) Berlin will get just a little bit sweeter, as the Brooklyn Baking Barons will soon open up shop on Main Street, near the visitor’s center. The Barons, Chris Poeschl and Tony Lanuza, have enjoyed a higher profile following a recent appearance on the ABC television program “The Chew” promoting their business –… Read more »