Berlin–James “Jim” W. East passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1942 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Donald East and Margaret Flood East Vrazsity. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis East in 2012. He leaves behind his… Read more »
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Donald L. Selway
Dagsboro, Del.–Donald L. Selway, 90, of Dagsboro, Del. and formerly of Wilmington died Friday, June 27, 2014 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born in Wilmington and was the son of the late John L. and Mary C. (Voorhees) Selway. Don owned and operated the Salty Sands Motel in Ocean City for… Read more »
Waiting one more day for fireworks
“A meteorological bomb.” That’s what the guy on the Weather Channel called a winter storm that was going to hit Maryland during the early part of the new millennium. It was supposed to start on an early Saturday morning. That Friday afternoon, my wife Lisa and I did the usual Maryland thing. We purchased food,… Read more »
It’s going to take time to get used to June voting
So we think if anything, the June 24 scheduling of state primary elections is pretty much a work in progress. Moving it from September was intended to give the winners from each primary more time to campaign for the November general election. The earlier schedule was also meant to give Americans serving the country or… Read more »
Berlin Little Leaguers win fourth straight division title
BERLIN– The Little League all-stars breezed through their division for the fourth straight year, and could play for their fourth consecutive state title on Saturday. Berlin’s Intermediate (13 years old) team won the District 08 title by beating West Salisbury 14-3 in a slaughter-rule-shortened game last week. The team got off to a 3-0 lead… Read more »
Jesse’s Paddle event to support suicide prevention mission
SNOW HILL – For the sixth year, several dozen paddlers will set out from the Pocomoke River Canoe Company to support the scholarship and suicide prevention missions of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund. Jesse’s Paddle will take place on Saturday, July 19, with registration opening at 4 p.m. The event is at the Pocomoke River… Read more »
Blood Bank of Delmarva seeks immediate donors
MARYLAND–Blood Bank of Delmarva is issuing an urgent call for blood donors and requests those who are able to either schedule an appointment or walk in to one of its four donor centers. “Due to a variety of factors, current blood inventories are not adequate. Our greatest need is for O Negative, the universal blood… Read more »
Community Briefs
Golf tournament Ocean Pines Members Golf Council and Taylor Bank will be partnering for the 30th annual Taylor Bank Tournament. This event will be held at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on July 16, at 9 a.m. This tournament is the major fundraiser for the Council’s Scholarship Fund. For information, call Ron Rider at… Read more »
OP boat parade will follow new route for viewing
OCEAN PINES–The return of the Ocean Pines Boat Club boat parade brings a new route for viewing. The parade will take place Saturday, July 26, at Pintail Park beginning at 2 p.m. The rain date will be July 27. The theme this year is “Fantasy.” Beginning at noon in Pintail Park, the Kiwanis Club’s “Dog… Read more »
Berlin expected to annex land tract across from SDHS
BERLIN– A significant growth in the town’s commercial and residential capacity could begin construction by the end of the year. A 120-acre piece of land at 9828 Seahawk Rd., across from Stephen Decatur High School, is expected to be annexed by the town and developed by Salisbury-based Rinnier Development Company. “The first component of… Read more »