Without knowing the details of discussions between Ocean Pines representatives and an election management company in Washington State, it’s difficult to make a convincing argument one way or the other about whether signing with an outfit so far away was the wisest move to make. For all anyone outside the Election Committee’s deliberations and consultations… Read more »
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Ronald Ward
Ronald Ward Bishopville Ronald Ward, 81, passed away on May 15, 2023, at his home in Bishopville after a long illness that he fought with great dignity, with his loving wife, Sidney, by his side. Ron was born in Williamson, West Virginia, to Golda Butler Burchett and Claude H. Ward. He was preceded in death… Read more »
Local catch rolled up in banana leaves
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Spring is sprung, the grass is rizz (‘ris’?. I’ve never attempted to spell that one out), I wonder where the banana palms is. So maybe my little ditty is not true to form, but you get the idea. Spring has definitely sprung and the flora abounds, mesmerizing me at… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Teachers deserve respect and raise Editor, It is very concerning that the Worcester County Commissioners rejected the school board’s budget. Lack of transparency was sited as the reason. Does that mean that in the past their budgets had clarity but this year’s doesn’t? As a resident and taxpayer, I would like to know the specifics…. Read more »
Taphouse takes over Taylor’s Restaurant in Ocean Pines
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) Yes, the rumors are true. Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant in Ocean Pines has been sold. The new owner is Zev Sibony of the Ocean City Taphouse restaurants. The sale was set to be finalized with the approval of the transfer of the liquor license on May 17. Sibony… Read more »
Car speeds through Berlin, slams concrete wall at South Main Street and Tripoli Street
Police say RAV4 reached 92 mph before crashing By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) An 8-year-old was taken to the hospital after being injured in a car accident at South Main Street and Tripoli Street near Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin around 8:30 p.m. last Friday. The driver, Tyneshia Wallace, 23, of Salisbury,… Read more »
Plans for new Berlin Beer Company approved
Brewery slated to be town’s second after commission gives developers green light By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission gave a unanimous green light on May 10 to a pair of businessmen looking to open a new brewery on Broad Street. Adam Davis and Glen Davis appeared before the commission… Read more »
Cruisin’ Berlin rumbles back into downtown this Saturday
By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) The familiar rumble from the engines of a mass of classic hotrods and roadsters will return to downtown Berlin as the Cruisin’ Berlin car show revs up on Saturday. Starting at 6 a.m., Main Street and adjacent streets, including Broad, Pitt and Commerce, will be shut down… Read more »
Gazette Cartoon
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Soft pretzel bites perfect post-trip snack
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 After a long day on the road, I say out loud that I would love to stop at a local brewery and have a beer and maybe a soft pretzel. Both of these things are taboo on my latest diet, but after a nine-hour drive, is there anything better… Read more »