BERLIN–Bernell Houston Fullerton, age 90, passed away on Dec. 2, 2013 at his home. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Eva Walters Fullerton. He is survived by his wife, Jean L. Fullerton and children; Kenneth L. Fullerton, Brian H. Fullerton and his wife Alisha, and Madeline E…. Read more »
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Robert L. “Bob” Chapman
OCEAN PINES–Robert L. “Bob” Chapman, age 89, of Ocean Pines died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in New York, N.Y. and was the son of the late Edward and Joyce (Parmelle) Chapman. He had been a sales executive for International Paper. He was a member of… Read more »
Angela Raso Bollas
OCEAN CITY–Angela Raso Bollas, age 92, of Ocean City, died on Wed. Dec. 3, 2013 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Selbyville, Del. Born in Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Raso and Maria Zangary Raso. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus Bollas. She is survived by her son… Read more »
Kasey Ann Crandall
OCEAN PINES–Kasey Ann Crandall, 54, passed away suddenly in her home on Dec. 6, 2013. Kasey was born in California and came to the East Coast with her family. She attended Southern High School in Anne Arundel County and Towson University. As part of the restaurant and hospitality industries, she worked on both the East… Read more »
Gerald Allen Elkins
OCEAN PINES–Gerald Allen Elkins, 65, died on Nov. 28, 2013 after a short illness. Born in Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late Hazel Owens Elkins and Winfred Elkins. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy Susan Hasson; three sons, Anthony John Elkins and his wife, Kristy, Daniel Carl Elkins … Read more »
Assateague Coastal Trust files petition
WEST OCEAN CITY— Assateague Coastal Trust has filed a Petition For Judicial Review in the Worcester County Circuit Court to appeal the Oct. 10 Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area variance granted for the construction of a 190-foot elevated walkway across private and state owned wetlands adjacent to Old Bridge… Read more »
Ocean Pines Association should OK conduct codes
Sometimes a proposal, a statement or even the wording of a code can hit a raw nerve. That’s what seemingly occurred at the Dec. 4 Ocean Pines Association work session when Director Terri Mohr gave colleagues background material for a motion to reinstitute an OPA code of conduct at the upcoming Dec. 18 meeting. Director… Read more »
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Applications accepted for SHORE UP! program SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from people who need help paying their home heating bills and electric bills. Residents of either Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide… Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus Christmas Concert
OCEAN PINES–The Pine Tones Chorus will present a Christmas Concert at Atlantic United Methodist Church, on Baltimore Avenue and Fourth Street in Ocean City, on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Pine Tones Chorus includes about 60 singers from Ocean Pines, Ocean City and nearby areas. June Todd is the chorus director and Sandra… Read more »
Winners of Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas parade announced
BERLIN–Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas parade attracted a crowd of several thousand who lined the parade route along Main Street to near capacity on Dec. 5. A total of 83 groups participated in the parade which was sponsored by the Berlin Main Street, in cooperation with the merchants of Berlin. The parade is funded through the… Read more »