WEST OCEAN CITY—Mary Lou Johnson (nee Schwab), 79, of West Ocean City, formerly of Glen Burnie, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Frederick and Emily Schwab. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Johnson, her… Read more »
News
Brian Daniel Sterner
OCEAN CITY—Brian Daniel Sterner, 38, of Ocean City, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Jean Marie Sterner of Ocean City; a sister, Andrea Elizabeth Sterner (Sailor Holobaugh) of Baltimore; two brothers, David Christopher Sterner (Elizabeth) of Baltimore and Christopher Ray Daniel Sterner of Ocean City; a niece, Nico… Read more »
Wayne D. Muller
OCEAN CITY— Wayne D. Muller, 65, lost his battle with multiple system atrophy on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 and died peacefully at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George Muller and Marie Kepner. He will be forever missed by his wife Nancy L. Muller and… Read more »
Germantown School alumni, teachers and staff honored
SNOW HILL— Harrison Senior Living, with locations in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, is supporting The Spinner’s House located at Furnace Town in Snow Hill. Through supporters such as Harrison House of Snow Hill and John B. Parsons Assisted Living, Furnace Town is able to continue telling the story of the Nassawango Iron Furnace. The interpretive… Read more »
Furnace Town will continue to offer interpretive program
SNOW HILL— Harrison Senior Living, with locations in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, is supporting The Spinner’s House located at Furnace Town in Snow Hill. Through supporters such as Harrison House of Snow Hill and John B. Parsons Assisted Living, Furnace Town is able to continue telling the story of the Nassawango Iron Furnace. The interpretive… Read more »
Md. Initiative aims to create new state
If Scott Strzelczyk has his way, Maryland’s iconic shape — stretching from the mountains around Deep Creek Lake to the Atlantic coast and creeping alongside the nation’s capital as it hugs the Chesapeake Bay — would cease to exist. The Carroll County resident is spearheading the Western Maryland Initiative, which aims to create a new… Read more »
Worcester Co. Arts Council to offer fall classes
BERLIN–Fall classes for children and teens are being offered by the Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin including mixed media collage and artful inspiration. For more information, contact Anna Mullis, executive director at 410-641-0809. MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE: four-session class will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The classes for students ages 10-15 will take place from… Read more »
Retirement myths including money needed, discussed
Following are some “untruths” about retirement that I’ve observed over the years. You will not need as much money during retirement as you do now. The general rule of thumb says that you will need approximately 70% of your pre-retirement income in order to maintain a lifestyle similar to that which you currently have. This… Read more »
Childcare provider wants to expand business
BERLIN— After a chance encounter in the local Wal-Mart parking lot with state officials recruiting local entrepreneurs, a business owner could realize one of her dreams. Sheneka Nichols, a 38-year-old mother of six, said she bought Stages Early Childhood Learning Center, Inc. two years ago after she and her husband, Clayton, faced an emergency need… Read more »
Change of season, now time to enjoy ourselves
Late September not only brings a change of season with more moderate temperatures, but it’s also a time of year that locals look forward to, as the huge crowds and resulting traffic jams dissipate. For those who live here year-round or own businesses, it’s a time to relax a bit now that family, friends and… Read more »