Berlin Meghan Rebecca Hanle, of Berlin, Md., born June 14, 1983, passed away due to heart failure on Jan. 24, 2016 at the age of 32 at PRMC in Salisbury. She is loved by and survived by her daughter, Madison Knox; parents, Gayle and John Hanle; step-father, John Harrison and boyfriend, Eric Knox. … Read more »
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Grass-fed hamburger, served ‘super-rad’
In sharing a few drinks in Milwaukee this weekend among family and new friends, a bike messenger from Chicago (a friend of my cousin) summed it up the best when he lifted up his pint and said “adulting sucks.” This was verily the sentiment in the room as we were celebrating the life of my… Read more »
‘Two of Hearts’ adoption campaign to run at WCHS
Valentine’s Day is coming up and Worcester County Humane Society has many furry valentines looking for their forever matches. To promote cat adoptions during the month of February, the no-kill shelter will be holding its “Two of Hearts” campaign. During the entire month of February, any two cats who arrived at the shelter together… Read more »
Worcester Co. inspires travel on new TV series
Scenic Worcester County will be featured on “Travels with Darley” on PBS stations nationwide Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. on MPT2 and Channel 268 on Comcast. During the 30-minute segment, TV host Darley Newman will take a family road trip through Ocean City and Assateague Island, as well as historic Berlin, Chesapeake Bay Farms in… Read more »
Swim activities scheduled at Sports Core Pool
Children and their families can escape the winter weather with two activities offered by Ocean Pines Aquatics at the heated indoor Sports Core Pool, located at 11143 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. On Friday, Feb. 12, area residents can enjoy a Valentine’s Family Night Out from 6-8 p.m. The pool will be open for… Read more »
Taylor Bank announces officer promotions
Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company in Berlin, has announced the following recent promotions: Raymond Robinson has been promoted to vice president. Robinson has been with the bank for more than 13 years. During his career, Robinson has primarily worked in the Ocean City market as a branch manager…. Read more »
DP offers rebate on appliances
Delmarva Power is encouraging its Maryland residential customers to take advantage of its Appliance Rebate Program during the state’s tax-free weekend, Feb.13-15. During this period, customers will not have to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax when they purchase select Energy Star certified products such as standard size refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, heat… Read more »
Maryland touts tax-free weekend for Energy Star
Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds Marylanders to take advantage of Shop Maryland Energy, a tax-free weekend on select Energy Star appliances, Saturday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 15. The annual tax-free weekend, now in its seventh year, allows consumers to make qualifying purchases without paying the state’s 6 percent sales tax. “Shop Maryland Energy weekend… Read more »
Seaside Boat Show returns to OC
The 33rd annual Optimist Seaside Boat Show returns to the resort with more than 350 boats, 50 dealers and approximately 150 vendors featured Friday through Sunday, Feb. 12-14, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Admission cost is $10 for a day pass or $15 for the entire weekend. Children admission is $1…. Read more »
Birding Weekend successful
Editor, Birds have economic value and this was on display again [last month] with the enormous success of the first ever Winter Delmarva Birding Weekend. We would like to thank all of the local businesses, chambers and conservation groups for their tremendous support. It certainly paid off with visitors from all over the U.S. descending… Read more »