BISHOPVILLE — A Bishopville woman is mounting a campaign to elicit stronger punishments for dog owners who allow their pets trespass on private properties, after two great danes owned by a neighbor entered her property and killed her dog earlier this month. “The attack just left us with such a loss,” said Carla Canakis, who… Read more »
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'Create Early Bliss' through pumpkins
BERLIN — With Halloween approaching, local artist Kenny Bliss of Create Early Bliss has been busy constructing his custom-made pumpkins for businesses and private homes alike. “I have always kept that motto in my art and work,” Bliss said of his company’s name, which that is meant to conjure thoughts of euphoria and peacefulness. “Those… Read more »
Family-friendly Halloween events all weekend long
OCEAN PINES/BERLIN — Continuing a tradition going as far back as 1995, the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department will once again hold its annual Halloween Fall Festival at White Horse Park on Saturday, October 27. From 1-4 p.m., a multitude of free, family friendly activities will be on premise while Doug Rupple, better known… Read more »
FOOD FIGHT: Farmers market stays put for now
BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers’ Market won’t be moving any time soon or at least until the end of December, following a great outcry Monday night from supporters and vendors who opposed the town’s attempt to relocate the market to the edge of town. When the subject was broached at the Town Council meeting, it… Read more »
Stormwater fund suggested to fix drainage issues
BERLIN – In order to gain the estimated $8.3 million needed to fix Berlin’s stormwater drainage problems, representatives of the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center recommended to the mayor and Town Council on Monday the creation of a stormwater utility fund. The recommendation came after the center’s year-long stormwater management study. "You have… Read more »
Berlin Main St. church to celebrate 100th Year
BERLIN – The 100th anniversary of Stevenson United Methodist Church on North Main Street will be celebrated with a free day of worship, dinner and music and more this Sunday. "Three of our previous pastors will join us in a service in honor of this special event," the Rev. Ron Schatz said. Beginning at 2… Read more »
County delays OPA Yacht Club project over parking area
OCEAN PINES – Construction for the new Ocean Pines Yacht Club will begin later than expected, as the Worcester County Planning Commission denied the Ocean Pines Association approval to initiate the project earlier this month. "They asked to reduce the parking spots," OPA General Manager Bob Thompson said at last Wednesday’s town hall meeting at… Read more »
Ideas flow between OPA and residents
OCEAN PINES – Discussion of two major projects dominated last Wednesday’s town hall meeting, when Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson gave residents an opportunity to ask him questions about the future of the community.Thompson began with a report on the two meetings the OPA had with Worcester County officials earlier in the month… Read more »
Kathleen “Cissy” Marie Robinson
OCEAN CITY – Kathleen “Cissy” Marie Robinson, 85, died Sunday Oct., 14, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was the daughter of the late Richard Lease and Mary Skelley.She is survived by her spouse, James F. Robinson; a daughter; Robin Jo McKenzie of Smithsburg, Md., two grandchildren; Jessica Wilson and Angela McKenzie… Read more »
Mattie Mae Mathews
SNOW HILL – Mattie Mae Mathews, 91 , of Fairfax, VA., died Monday October 15, 2012 at Harrison Senior Living. Born in Arkansas she was the daughter of the late James McCullough and Minnie Mae Ricketts. She is survived by three sons; Stephen Mathews and his spouse Deborah, James Mathews and his spouse Cheryl, and… Read more »