BERLIN — Free balance screenings to test for concussion symptoms for children planning to participate in fall sports programs are available at Atlantic Physical Therapy off Cathell Road. Since last week, about 100 young athletes from local schools have come in to the gym and physical therapy center to take part in the Biodex Concussion… Read more »
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Berlin zoning code changing for future plan
BERLIN – Berlin’s zoning code is about to see some changes to bring it in line with the 2010 comprehensive plan and to clear up language to reflect current usage. “The zoning code is in a constant stage of revision. Sometimes it’s best to address it as a whole [rather] than little pieces at a… Read more »
Pines corporate charter being revised by OPA
OCEAN PINES – A rewrite of the Ocean Pines Association’s corporate charter is being reviewed by association officials before being adopted by the OPA Board of Directors. “We have drafted a series of questions for [OPA] attorney Joe Moore about clarifications we want to make,” said Jim Trummel, chairman of the By-laws and Resolutions Advisory… Read more »
Dew Tour athletes take time to view local artwork
BERLIN — While the past weekend’s Dew Tour in Ocean City allowed residents to watch their favorite world-class athletes compete in person, it also gave those same athletes an opportunity to meld with the local life. On Saturday, Matt Dove, a local retired professional skateboarder and artist, held an art show and reception at his… Read more »
DEFUNDED: Town guts fire company funding
BERLIN — Months of quiet volleying between the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company and the Town of Berlin over allegations of harassment in the workplace turned into a major public row Tuesday, when town officials announced they were cutting all funding for the organization. The official statement released by Mayor Gee Williams with the council’s backing… Read more »
Richard Henry Sommers
BERLIN — Richard Henry Sommers, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Jacob Sommers and Ida Pollack Sommers. Mr. Sommers served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with distinction. He had worked as a postman… Read more »
Wayne C. Hollingshead
OCEAN CITY — Wayne C. Hollingshead, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. Born in Woodbury, N.J., he was the son of Ruth Olsen Smith of Berlin. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dianne Searl Hollingshead, and children, Michelle Lee Janyska and her husband, Chris, of Holly… Read more »
Edwin ‘Ned’ McIntosh
OCEAN PINES — Edwin “Ned” McIntosh, 88, of The Parke at Ocean Pines and Berlin, departed this life on Wednesday, Aug.1, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elaine; six children, Bethann McIntosh-King and her husband, Johnpaul, of Guerneville, Calif., Bob McIntosh and his wife,… Read more »
Buying local is good business
BERLIN — Thee Berlin businesses are banding together this month to promote the benefits of buying goods locally. The owners and operators of The Good Farm, Burley Oak Brewing Company and Baked Dessert Café created this Buy Local Challenge to encourage consumers to avoid traditional grocery stores and retailers in August and instead purchase goods… Read more »
Businesses can buy ‘Berlinopoly’ spots
BERLIN — Local businesses are encouraged to reserve a spot on Berlinopoly, a custom Berlin-themed Monopoly board to be sold in town this winter, before all sponsorship opportunities are claimed. Although the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is behind the board’s creation, its final design is dependent on the community. Nearly all parts of the game… Read more »