(May 12, 2016) Coastal Early Learning Center, an authentic Montessori educational program for children ages 2-5 years old, broke ground Monday, May 2, on the new 4,800-square-foot facility, located on the corner of Seahawk Road and Flower Street in Berlin. CELC is due to open September 2016. Coastal Early Learning Center is the first… Read more »
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Local groups to help local teen study in NY
(May 12, 2016) If it is true that an object in motion tends to stay in motion, then don’t expect 16-year-old Kate Carpenter to slow down anytime soon. The Stephen Decatur High School sophomore has been dancing since kindergarten and has since added singing, acting, art and track to her repertoire. To hone her skills,… Read more »
Baltimore artist brings fresh approach to Berlin 2nd Friday
(May 12, 2016) While most shops in Berlin feature some form of art or artist during the town’s monthly 2nd Friday event, it’s rare to see the creative process in action. Bleached Butterfly, a shop on 3 Pitts Street known for shaking things up, is about to change all of that. Starting at about 5… Read more »
Dir. Stevens sets record straight
Ocean Pines Association Director Dave Stevens sent the following statement to the Gazette, addressing an article and the editorial in the May 5 edition. Editor, The interviews that were the basis for the Bayside Gazette’s recent article on the OPA General Manager’s contract renewal in closed session were inappropriate, inaccurate and misleading. It was agreed,… Read more »
A full slate in Ocean Pines
Twelve candidates? That could happen in the Ocean Pines board election this year, according to sources familiar with the candidate vetting process. That many candidates vying for just three seats should give property owners the opportunity to do what’s best for the community, assuming that no axe grinding or personal agendas get in the way…. Read more »
Snow Hill free Wi-Fi delayed
Things happen. Or, to put it another way, the road to free Wi-Fi in Snow Hill has been paved, but remains a few weeks away from handling traffic. Frustrating as it may be, the delay in the installation of the required equipment isn’t Comcast’s fault. It could hardly anticipate the surge it would see in… Read more »
Iron Furnace 50 this weekend; 200 racers anticipated
(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 »
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 »