BERLIN–For the second time, the Town of Berlin plans to seek grant funding for the Hudson Branch Storm water Project through the Department of Housing and Community Development Community Development Block Grant program. Berlin applied for these funds in 2013, but was not successful. The Hudson Branch Storm water Project includes improvements to culverts and… Read more »
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Berlin hosts cruisers auto show, ‘Punk Rock Prom’
BERLIN– “Cool” Berlin showed off its impressive range during a pair of events held on Saturday, May 17. The town hosted the annual Spring Cruisers car show during the day, followed by a ‘Punk Rock Prom’ benefit Saturday evening. Between 130 and 150 cars participated in Cruisers, from a 1940 Ford Belair to a 1976… Read more »
Assateague’s turn to compete as best island in country
ASSATEAGUE– Berlin might be America’s coolest small town, but is another area locale the Best U.S. Island? Assateague Island was recently nominated by USA Today editors as one of 20 islands up for consideration as the “10 Best.” “Assateague Island is where lucky visitors find themselves sharing 37 miles of pristine beaches: not with other… Read more »
Remembering men, women who sacrificed for country
WORCESTER COUNTY– As Memorial Day approaches, area veterans remember the brave men and women who served beside them in combat. Nebraska native Dick Tanner served with the First Marine Division in Vietnam. During his first tour he was an artilleryman who went into the country with a Self-Propelled 8-inch Battery. He was promoted to Executive… Read more »
Many patriotic ceremonies planned for Memorial Day
WORCESTER COUNTY–Kick off Memorial Day in the area with patriotic ceremonies, a parade, concerts, arts and crafts shows and more all weekend long. Here are a few events going on in Berlin, Ocean Pines and Ocean City tomorrow through Memorial Day, May 26: Berlin • American Legion Boggs Disharoon Post 123 in Berlin will host… Read more »
Study shows OP top spot for safety, home ownership
OCEAN PINES – In two recent studies, Ocean Pines scored near the top. It made the list of one of the best places in Maryland for home ownership and the list for the safest places in Maryland. Consumer finance Web site www.nerdwallet.com analyzed data about homeownership and Ocean Pines came in sixth. According to the… Read more »
Recreating nova lox of the old country
There is nothing quite like seeing the flash of fear on a child’s face when he realizes that his seat on the water park ride is now at the bow of the craft … heading backwards as he plummets over the falls. It seemed that the more he requested of the lifeguards to be facing… Read more »
Impact of single branch
Sometimes, one of the most important issues concerning a community can come down to a single item. In this case, a tree. Berlin’s Town Council discussed one particular tree on private property and how it seems to be leaning further and closer to power lines. Berlin has apparently been in touch with the home owner,… Read more »
Temple Bat Yam honors six founders
It’s safe to say that every house of worship, no matter what the faith, has a rather daunting task when it comes to starting a congregation from scratch. Finding a spiritual leader, space for services, classrooms for religious school; places to store Bibles, hymn books, folding chairs, and perhaps the most important part of any… Read more »
Shark Tank to hold casting call
SALISBURY–On Friday, May 9, Shark Tank will hold an open casting call at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University in partnership with the School of Business and 47 ABC (WMDT). Casting Manager Mindy Zemrak will fly in from California to supervise the taping of the presentations from 10 a.m. to 4… Read more »