LEWES, Del. — Emanuel J. “Manny” Ortiz, 76, of Selbyville and Ocean City, and formerly of Bowie, Md., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Del. Born in New Kensington, Pa., he was the son of the late Julius and Salvatrice (Mighorici) Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz was a supervisor in the procurement section,… Read more »
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With Main St. filling up with businesses, is Flower St. next?
The innumerable amount of people walking through the streets of downtown Berlin this season gives a hint at how profitable the area has become for businesses. As Berlin grows, so does the area around it, and thus the search for the next center of prosperity in town begins. When talks began to institute a major… Read more »
‘Milk was a bad choice,’ but crustini is not
They say the heat wave is over, but I have to disagree. I haven’t sweated off of my elbows since my days in the Mojave. In the overdramatic words of Ron Burgundy, “It’s so damn hot! Milk was a bad choice.” The rain has come and gone and I am still waiting for a reprieve… Read more »
Old Goober's location to soon serve 'comfort' food
BERLIN — The restaurant formerly known as Goober’s on Pitts Street in Berlin will soon be transformed into a family-style English pub specializing in comfort food — a dining option owner Cody Bates believes is missing in the downtown area. “The thing about Berlin is that every [business] is a little bit different,” said Bates…. Read more »
Berlin artist brings laser etching to Chamber
BERLIN — A quick glance into James Coltellino’s art studio, Gecko Image Laser Works, reveals just how many different works can be crafted using a single technique. Known as “Jungle Jim,” partly because of the magnificently colorful tropical tattoos that cover most of his body, the long-time local artist specializes in using a high-powered laser… Read more »
Strong showing for OPA candidates in forum
OCEAN PINES – Ballots in the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election are going out this week to Ocean Pines property owners, who will choose two directors from a field of five candidates. This year’s contest, the results of which will be revealed at the OPA Annual Meeting on Aug. 11 at 10 am.,… Read more »
And they're off! Bathtub races set to launch Friday in Berlin
BERLIN — Friday night, North Main Street will serve as a racetrack for an assortment of zany hand-made racers to be driven by representatives of local businesses during the traditional The Berlin Bathtub Races. The 21st annual Berlin Bathtub Races, which is free for spectators, will begin at 6 p.m. with a parade featuring each… Read more »
OPA Board candidates state their positions on key matters
Bayside Gazette sits down with OPA Board candidates for a question and answer session. MARK VENIT What do you believe is the most important single issue facing Ocean Pines? The paramount issue is whether the OPA should continue its current level of annual spending on operations, and spending another $8 to $10 million or more… Read more »
Fatal scooter accident after Showell Park fireworks show
OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines Police are still unsure what caused a Brooklyn Park, Md. man to steer his scooter from Ocean Parkway and into a tree on July 4. Around 9:18 p.m., a motor scooter operated by David Allan Biggs, 50, left the roadway at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Breezeway Lane, and… Read more »
Larry Edgar Gears
BERLIN — Larry Edgar Gears passed away Monday, July 9, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Chestertown, he was the son of the late James T. Gears, Jr. and Margaret Morris Gears. Mr. Gears was a graduate of Chestertown High School, Towson State University and Washington College, where he earned… Read more »