BERLIN– Following several months of discussion, the town and the fire company agreed to move the fire siren pole behind the police station in order to help alleviate noise complaints. Guests and residents in downtown Berlin were startled on the morning of July 4 when the siren malfunctioned, staying on for close to a half… Read more »
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Health fair set for Worcester Recreation Center, Sept. 26
SNOW HILL–Worcester County Recreation & Parks will host the first General Health Fair at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The General Health Fair takes place during Falls Prevention Week, Sept. 22-26. This year’s theme, “Strong Today, Falls Free Tomorrow,” seeks to raise… Read more »
No new dog bite incidents occur in Berlin
BERLIN– Following a dog attack last month, police and animal control said no new incidents have occurred. An off-leash dog scratched Berlin resident Pam Hay on Saturday, Aug. 2, and bit her 3-year-old Cairn terrier Lulu while on a walk near downtown Berlin. After filing a police report, Hay took Lulu to a veterinarian’s emergency… Read more »
Brown Box Project to offer tragedy, ‘Macbeth’
BERLIN– The Brown Box Theater Project returns to Main Street, presenting William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth” on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Berlin native Kyler Taustin founded Brown Box in 2010, basing the nonprofit organization in Worcester County, but utilizing talent from Boston. “We have two homes,” he said. “We are dedicated to touring… Read more »
Berlin designated ‘sustainable community’ in July by state
BERLIN– In 2010 Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the “Sustainable Communities Act” into law, establishing the Sustainable Communities designation designed to strengthen reinvestment and revitalization in the state’s older communities. The Department of Planning designated Berlin a sustainable community in July. Kevin Baynes, Director of the Office of Community Programs, said the designation brings a… Read more »
Ocean Pines boat explosion sends four to area hospitals
OCEAN PINES–Four people were taken to hospitals following a boat explosion Sunday in Ocean Pines. A fifth person was treated at the scene. Boat owner Neal Edwards of Springfield , Va., told investigators he was ready to take some people for a ride in his 24-foot-long boat at about 2 p.m. In preparation, he opened… Read more »
Sidewalk construction snag causing officials’ impatience
BERLIN– Construction on a sidewalk running from South Main Street to Stephen Decatur Park has hit a snag, and Berlin officials are becoming impatient. The town completed requests for proposals on the project, but are waiting for easements from one property owner before construction can begin. Berlin officials unsuccessfully reached out to the homeowner several… Read more »
Working with parmesan, mahi and pesto
There are times when we all just need a swift kick in the duff to get us off the couch, or out of wherever we may be in our head. One such moment for me was last weekend as I sat languishing my decision to not participate in an endurance run in Ocean City. The… Read more »
Thom Gulyas candidate for Berlin Town Council seat
BERLIN– After more than 25 years the town will have a new face in the At Large seat on the council. Ace Printing owner Thom Gulyas, 49, is the first person to publicly announce candidacy for the seat vacated by retiring councilmember Paula Lynch. Gulyas, who ran against District 2 Councilperson Lisa Hall six years… Read more »
Tickets now on sale for OP Chamber cash, bingo event
OCEAN PINES–Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Cash & Prize Bingo event on Friday, Sept.12 in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Bingo players will win cash and prize packages from local area businesses. Each game is worth at least $50 and special games are played for $100 cash. There… Read more »