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Berlin Merchants Welcome Holidays With ‘Shop Small’ Message

BERLIN– Local merchants are hoping area residents will remember to shop small this holiday season. Berlin, home to dozens of small businesses in its historic downtown commercial district, was a hive of activity Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as...Read More

OC Council Transfers $6.9M From Growing Unassigned Fund Balance

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials voted this week to transfer $6.9 million from its unassigned fund balance. On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to transfer $6,943,000 from its unassigned fund balance to three reserve funds, a risk...Read More

Berlin Approves Phase Two Of Strategic Planning Process; Input Meetings Planned For January

BERLIN– The town’s strategic planning process will continue but not until January, officials decided this week. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to continue working with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for phase two...Read More

Fenwick Eyes Grant Funding For Engineering Study

FENWICK ISLAND – A request to seek funding for a engineering study will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council. At a recent meeting of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee, members voted unanimously to forward a request to seek grant...Read More

Worcester Tech Students Finding Success

NEWARK – Local students are finding success after high school with the trade skills they’re honing in the classrooms at Worcester Tech. Less than two years after graduating, 10 former Worcester Technical High School students completed welding and heavy vehicle...Read More

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Faces-1-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Bartender Johnny Mojo, Jim Rodgers and Mark Commarata

Faces-2-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Theresa Evans and Laura Smith

Faces-3-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Cassidy and Adam Pradon

Faces-4-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Staff members Kristen Hartman, Keith Rivers and Alyson Tober

Faces-5-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Josh Pryor entertaining diners from the upstairs deck

Faces-6-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Adam Shelton, Kassie Corkran, Blaire Lynch and Ryan Reglado

Faces-7-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Star Williams and Tyrone Lawson

Faces-8-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Keith Dietz and Aubree and Arianna Manning

Faces-9-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Andrew Ball, Sedona Pennypacker and John Campbell

Faces-10-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Seanna Webb, Marlena Neal, Kayla Fleming, Zach Truitt, Ben Neal and Travis Hovatter

spirit-1 — Kate Hulme and Frankie Zurla attended a trail ride benefiting the Spirit Kitchen in Berlin.

art-1 — Attendees Wil Rothermel, B.L Strang-Moya, Fiona O'Brien, and Kristen Helf enjoyed the Art League of Ocean City's Diamond Jubilee Gala.

pancake-1 — Lauren Cooper, director of the CRICKET Center, is pictured with Commissioner Chip Bertino at the Kiwanis Club’s Shop with a Cop Pancake Breakfast.

art-2 — Mary Beth Carozza, Drew Berkeley and Ruth Waters at the Art League of Ocean City's Diamond Jubilee Gala at the Ashore Hotel, a fundraiser for the nonprofit arts organization.

pancake-2 — The Kiwanis Club sponsored the Shop with a Cop Pancake Breakfast to support the annual CRICKET Center Shop with a Cop event in December.

art-3 — Rina Thaler and Tom Perlozzo are pictured at the Art League of Ocean City's Diamond Jubilee Gala at the Ashore Hotel.

spirit-2 — Tally and Caitlin were among the attendees at a trail ride in support of the nonprofit Spirit Kitchen.

spirit-3 — Jadyn George, Bobbi Thatcher and Michael Thatcher rode their horses on a trail ride supporting the Spirit Kitchen.

tree-2 — Cate Nellans and Kelsey Jensen were among the crowd watching a pair of horses pull Berlin’s Christmas tree into town.

tree-1 — The Tyndall family is pictured watching a pair of horses pull Berlin’s Christmas tree into town.

Arts A 9-28 — Gallery manager Katie Brown and office manager Su Fiske were on hand to meet guests for the “She” grand opening exhibition at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night this month.

Arts B 9-28 — Mosaic artist Jacoba Kresan and jewelry artist Michelle Arsenault have their artwork on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts this month for the “She” exhibition.

Arts C 9-28 — Artist Patrick Henry takes a moment to pose with his wife, Velda, during the “She” exhibition for 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts D 9-28 — Mixed media artist Patti Euler and Janet Knight had a great time at the Ocean City Center for the Arts for 1st Friday art night.

Arts E 9-28 — Artists Diane Armstrong and Terri Street featured their art during the “She” exhibit this month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts F 9-28 — Musicians Isabel Emond and Billy Weiland enjoyed entertaining guests as they arrived at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts G 9-28 — Bonnie and Carson Riley of “Seaglass Originals” had their jewelry on display at Northside Park in Ocean City for the Art X show in late August.

Arts H 9-28 — Artist Gerilyn Gaskill had her art work on display during the Art X show in Northside Park, Ocean City last month.

Arts I 9-28 — Dee Gray is seen with her work on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during the “She” exhibition earlier this month.

Arts J 9-28 — Artist and curator Deborah Rolig takes a moment to pose in front of her paintings during the opening reception of “She” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts K 9-28 — Photographer Pat Vojtech of Chesapeake Bay Photography had her work on display during the Art X show which took place last month in Northside Park in Ocean City.

1 12-28 — Christian Brown, Hannah Shrader and Jennifer Martin played Cards Against Humanity during board game night at M4Reactor in Salisbury.

2 12-28 — Yancy Wharton, Maxim El-Baf and Jordan Wharton enjoyed board game night at M4Reactor.

3 12-28 — William Hall, Bob Dickey Jr. and John Venditta chatted during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs at the Rotary Scout House in Salisbury.

4 12-28 — Donnie Cooper, Dean Pusey and Sonya Pusey attended the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

5 12-28 — Ginnie and Bob Malone dined during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

6 12-28 — Iris and Preston Dryden participated in the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

7 12-28 — Stacie Ennis, Amy Worden and Donna Fischer bid during the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

8 12-28 — Peggy Daffin and Leslie Leether attended the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

9 12-28 — Chris Derbyshire and Gerry Stock greeted guests during the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Fruitland.

10 12-28 — Edward and Gerald Seaton enjoyed the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

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Cops & Courts – November 24, 2023

Rape Suspect ApprehendedOCEAN CITY – Three weeks after eluding extradition in Pennsylvania, a New Jersey man is in custody facing local rape and assault charges.

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OC Council, Planning Commission Agree Excessive Lighting Issue Needs Staff Study

OCEAN CITY — How much light is too much was a topic of discussion during a joint meeting of the Mayor and Council and the Planning Commission last week.

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