BERLIN—Town officials are wasting little time putting a newly acquired resource to good use in a Berlin police officer, who earned certification to instruct both first responders and the public on certain types of emergency medical care on July 17. Pfc. Jessica Collins is certified to instruct law enforcement officers on how to render care… Read more »
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Ranck appointed deputy director of Worcester County Library
WORCESTER COUNTY- The Worcester County Library Trustees announce the appointment of Jennifer Ranck as deputy director of the Worcester County Library. Ranck is the first person to serve in this position, and she will also act as the Ocean City Branch library manager. “We are fortunate to have Jennifer take this important administrative position,” Library… Read more »
Berlin Town Council approves requests for road closures, grant requests
BERLIN—The mayor and town council unanimously approved two requests for road closures for special events and two requests to seek state grant funding for building and facility projects during an Aug. 12 meeting. Economic and Development Director Michael Day presented a proposal for street closures behind Town Hall along Pitts Street, from Main Street to… Read more »
Collins, Cordwell, Terry win director spots on OPA board
OCEAN PINES— The Ocean Pines Elections Advisory Committee reported the results of the 2013 elections to fill three seats with three-year terms on the Board of Directors during the annual homeowners association’s membership meeting Aug. 10. Two newcomers, John “Jack” Collins and William “Bill” Cordell, and one incumbent, Thomas “Tom” Terry, won the most votes,… Read more »
Worcester County Fair begins Friday, runs through Sun.
SNOW HILL–The Worcester County Fair kicks off Friday and will continue through Sunday at Byrd Park in Snow Hill, with an array of livestock shows, games, activities and entertainment for all ages. “There’s a little bit of something to do for the whole family,” said Cindy Morris, fair board member. Morris said as many as… Read more »
Paint Berlin plein air event scheduled, Sept. 19-21
BERLIN—The Worcester County Arts Council will host the 4th annual Paint Berlin plein air event Sept. 19-21. Artists will to take the streets, sidewalks and green spaces, giving the community and visitors the chance to see them at work. They will have a chance to network, exhibit and sell their artwork and compete for cash… Read more »
Artist sought to help repaint Decatur Park mural
BERLIN—The Berlin Parks Commission needs an experienced muralist to help repaint the Stephen Decatur Park mural. The Parks Commission has opened a contest for students grades 9-12 to gather original images to be incorporated in the new mural. The muralist will assist the judging committee in selecting images, assess the wall where the mural will… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Editor, My wife and I go to Berlin quite often to enjoy ‘small town America.’ It reminds me of the old 1950s TV shows when all was right with the world. When Berlin hosts their special events we will meet our friends, and always enjoy ourselves. When we attend these events you will look around… Read more »
Owners encouraged to take a vacation
BALTIMORE—Upon reading my “Out of office and off the grid” automated e-mail message, a client responded, “How do you DO that?” Being disconnected from his electronic tethers was beyond comprehension. And I suspect this is the case for many small business owners. Our work and personal time have fused into a boundary-less blur without traditional… Read more »
Beets taste ‘sublime’ when prepared correctly
One of the simple pleasures in life for me is picking beets out of the garden. This amazing vegetable sums up the word ‘summer break’ to me and their taste is nothing short of sublime when prepared correctly. Our little farm in the backyard has seen better days but these beauties grew like champs. It… Read more »