(June 25, 2015) In February, singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash took home three Grammy awards for her highly acclaimed 2014 album “The River & the Thread.” On Saturday, June 27, Cash will perform the record, in its entirety, at the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville. The inspiration of the “The River & the Thread,” she… Read more »
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Wor. Arts Council seeking artists
(June 25, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art exhibit themed, “Home,” to be featured during the month of July at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists, professional or amateur with work in all media…. Read more »
Berlin Organics to offer local produce on Main St.
(June 25, 2015) Another dimension to Sunday strolls through downtown Berlin is about to be added, as the Visitor’s Center on Main Street will soon offer fresh, local produce. Berlin Organics, a family farm specializing in hydroponic tomatoes grown with organic seeds, will provide the products. “I have heard several suggestions from residents how wonderful… Read more »
Crush n Crab sets sights on grand opening July 1 in Berlin
(June 25, 2015) It may have been delayed slightly, but Berlin resident John Cookro insists his new restaurant, Crush n Crab, will be open for business by July 1. The restaurant, specializing in fresh, local seafood, will fill a long-dormant spot on the corner of Route 113 and South Main Street in Berlin. Signs have… Read more »
Cedar Chapel fundraiser to feature riding ‘Jetovator’
(June 25, 2015) Local notables will try their luck against the “Jetovator,” a cross between Marty McFly’s hoverboard and a jet ski, in order to raise money for the Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill, the only school in Worcester serving children ages 3-21 with significant disabilities. Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger will… Read more »
AGH Medical Center grand opening
(June 25, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System will celebrate the grand opening of Atlantic General Medical Center in West Ocean City on Thursday, June 25 from 4-6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Atlantic General Health System purchased the property, located near the intersection of Route 50 and Old Bridge Road,… Read more »
BERLIN BRIEFS
(June 25, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council discussed several issues during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday, June 22. Contract approvals The council unanimously approved several contracts during Monday’s meeting. For the Berlin Youth Club, a program of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, the council green-lit $24,000 for the basic youth… Read more »
Worcester County to mull change in water, sewer plan
(June 25, 2015) A public hearing addressing water and sewer issues for three recent annexations in Berlin was tentatively set for a July 21 meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners. The town is requesting an amendment to the current county comprehensive water and sewage plan, addressing a 2015 annexation at the intersection of Friendship Road… Read more »
Community remembers former OP Chamber’s Felty
(June 25, 2015) Reba Felty, a former member of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2004-2007, passed away on June 12 at Coastal Hospice on the Lake in Salisbury. Felty battled ovarian cancer for four years before succumbing to the disease at the age of 52. The oldest of three… Read more »
Ocean Pines Boat Club’s parade set for noon, July 25
(June 25, 2015) The Ocean Pines Boat Club will present its annual boat parade, Saturday, July 25. Participants do not need to be a member of the club to join the parade, which will begin and end at the Swim and Racquet Club, on Seabreeze Road in North Ocean Pines. Boats will line up at… Read more »