How many of us remember the smells that wafted through the houses of family and friends during the holiday season? For me, I’m talking the early ’70s. For some of you, it may very well be the Dark Ages, but I won’t pick on you. I will never forget the cookies fresh from the oven… Read more »
News
Vehicle thefts in area underscore need to lock cars
(Dec. 15, 2016) Area police are reporting an increase in vehicle tampering and theft from vehicles during the last month. The Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks is reminding residents to be vigilant in locking their vehicles and ensuring valuables are not left unattended. There also have been reports of both commercial and home burglaries in… Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus present Christmas concert, Dec. 16
(Dec. 15, 2016) The Pine Tones Chorus will present a Christmas concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church, located on Fourth Street and Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus includes more than 50 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Donate during ‘Giving Season’ Editor, “To everything there is a season … and a time for every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 This well-known quote has stood timeless among so many thousands of seasons of change. In a time that for those of us seeking clarity in a time of seemingly constant change, this… Read more »
Generosity is news, too
Charities in this area — and there are plenty of them — get frequent publicity, because it’s necessary to remind the public that all these institutions and organizations can only do their good works if residents do their share as well. As dedicated as the volunteers and leadership of these groups might be, their efforts… Read more »
‘Deck the Paws’ kitten yoga offered at Zenna Wellness
(Dec. 15, 2016) It’s time to “Deck the Paws” at Zenna Wellness. A yoga class will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Zenna Wellness Studio located at 10 South Main Street, Berlin. This class is unique because participants will practice yoga alongside adoptable, cuddly, playful kittens from Worcester County Humane Society…. Read more »
Berlin Historic District Commission Briefs
(Dec. 15, 2016) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following items during its Dec. 7 meeting at Town Hall: Four votes Four of the five members of the panel were present during the meeting: Chairwoman Carol Rose and commission members Mary Moore, Robert Poli and Laura Sterns. Odd Fellows The commission approved two changes… Read more »
OPA Briefs
(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during its Dec. 9 public meeting in the community center: Treasurer’s report According to the monthly treasurer’s report presented by Director Pat Supik, Ocean Pines finished the four-month period ending on Oct. 31 with a $3.698 million net, with $9.649 million… Read more »
Berlin Council Briefs
(Dec. 15, 216) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during their Dec. 12 meeting at Town Hall. Audit report PKS & Company presented an “unmodified” opinion of Berlin financials, also known as a “clean opinion,” which PKS Partner Michael Kleger said was the “highest level of service” the company could provide as… Read more »
U.S. accepted as intervenor in civil rights case
(Dec. 15, 2016) Federal District Court Judge J. Frederick Motz recently ruled the United States Department of Justice can intervene as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by three former Pocomoke City Police officers who allege that they were subjected to discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint filed by the United… Read more »