(Nov. 6, 2014) The wait is finally over: Stephen Decatur Park’s mural will be unveiled this weekend at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m. The mural was painted by local artist Ann Ashman, who combined different elements from drawings done by nine Stephen Decatur students on what Berlin means to them. Ashman started… Read more »
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Strategic planning sessions could resume in near future
(Nov. 6, 2014) Strategic planning sessions asking for public comment on new town projects have again become a topic of discussion in Berlin. Mayor Gee Williams pointed to the planning sessions after public outcry for a town recreation center erupted during a council meeting last week. Williams said a number of things stalled the sessions,… Read more »
Boat ramp bid finally accepted
(Nov. 6, 2014) It took a special session and two directors swapping votes Monday, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a $252,000 bid to rebuild the White Horse Park boat ramp. The OPA originally balked at approving the lone proposal, which was by Chincoteague-based Fisher Marine Construction Inc., during a regular meeting… Read more »
GOP takes almost all
(Nov. 6, 2014) It was a tough day for Democrats across the country, while Worcester County showed an even greater preference for Republicans in almost all offices. Larry Hogan grabbed most of the headlines on election evening, Tuesday, Nov. 4, upsetting Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown by more than 75,000 votes statewide. Hogan won 51.47 percent… Read more »
Gov. race: Brown and Hogan on taxes
BALTIMORE—If it comes out of your wallet it’s a tax, and the two major candidates for governor are keenly aware that pocketbook issues are of keen interest to voters. After an early focus on social issues, Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown has joined Republican Larry Hogan in a stretch-run debate on those concerns. In… Read more »
Our endorsements
Over the last several weeks, we have interviewed many of the candidates for local and state office and from those conversations, we have selected those who we think will best serve our communities and northern Worcester County. In the General Assembly contests, the critical factor is who will be in the best position to deliver… Read more »
New park mural reflects ideas from local students
BERLIN– After months of work, the town is finally ready to unveil the new Stephen Decatur Park Mural. Muralist Ann Ashman and others who worked on the project will participate in an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. Ashman began working on the mural during Clean Up Day in April. “After… Read more »
Purnell, Purnell-Ayres face off in 2nd District
BERLIN–Democrat Diana Purnell and Republican Lorraine Purnell-Ayres will face off in Tuesday’s general election for the District 2 County Commissioner seat vacated by James L. Purnell Jr., who is retiring. Lorraine Purnell-Ayres Purnell-Ayres, of Snow Hill said she was spurred to run by a Sep. 8, 2013 article in the Daily Times about the lack… Read more »
Gulyas makes council debut and dives in
BERLIN– A different sight ushered in the usually routine Mayor and Council meetings on Monday, Oct. 27. Just after 7 p.m. Thom Gulyas, a towering man with a shaved head, glasses and a newly pressed suit, walked into the council chambers at Berlin’s town hall through the executive chamber doors, strode to the farthest council… Read more »
Boat ramp bid denial gives director concerns
OCEAN PINES– Ocean Pines Association Director Bill Cordwell believes the community may have opened itself up to a lawsuit after failing to approve a bid to build a new White Horse Boat Ramp. The Ocean Pines Association posted a request for proposal on the project on Aug. 27 and approved $252,500 in spending on Sept…. Read more »