On Monday, Nov. 8, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce awarded the Berlin Fire Company with the Hometown Hero Award, presented to an individual or organization that makes Berlin a better place to live, work and play. Pictured, from left, are Mike Wiley of the Berlin Chamber; David A. Fitzgerald, president of Berlin Fire Company; Linda… Read more »
A Perfect Face Day Spa owner, Carol Withers, center, recently presented a $2,145 check to American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Classic Chair Kathy Mathias, left, and Community Manager Debbie White. Withers and associates at A Perfect Face held a month-long “pampering” raffle to benefit programs of breast cancer research, patient services, education, and advocacy. For 13… Read more »
Smell of a bonfire on a cool dayCrispy leavesThursday night football gamesWatching my kids play togetherA big dose of sleepDifferent kinds of cheese on a plateA new applianceDe Niro in comediesSlipping into the Uggs for the first time in monthsWarm days in NovemberA soft, old sweatshirt
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This year, instead of jumping into the whole holiday prep scene, move in a little at a time. You’ll appreciate the sense of control you’re more likely to enjoy.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The separation between the Bovine’s head and heart is never as far apart as it… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local man with a huge heart but ailing lungs will have the opportunity to forward his message of hope and the importance of a positive mental attitude when he appears next week on one the largest stages in the world.P.J. Aldridge, who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer last February… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – At last week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, the State Highway Administration (SHA) reviewed its list of projects for the roadways in town.District Engineer Donnie Drewer said the project to mill and re-surface north bound lanes on Philadelphia Avenue between 9th and 26th streets is finished and the SHA is in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Emergency Services this week participated in a mock “man down” drill with Delmarva Power at a high voltage electric substation in the resort to practice the joint response to an individual or individuals injured or worse.Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Delmarva Power emergency vehicles along with Ocean City Emergency… Read more »
BERLIN – In the wake of a terrible tragedy that claimed the life of an Eastern Shore woman last weekend, local, state and federal officials this week called for an immediate ban on certain high-octane alcoholic beverages being marketed and sold to young adults.Marketed under names such as “Four Loko” and “Joose” among others, Alcoholic… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The possibility of setting up a new truck route in Worcester County generated a lot of discussion this week between the County Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office and the Public Works Department.Concerns were brought before the commissioners about an increasing amount of heavy truck traffic causing potential damage to several roads in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Aviation Association (OCAA) came forward before the Mayor and City Council this week and requested funds to display a Huey helicopter at the Ocean City airport.According to OCAA, sometime back the city asked if it was to provide an aircraft display would the OCAA be willing to clean and… Read more »