BERLIN — When north-end Worcester County property owners get their reassessment notices in the mail likely next week, most will see their values have continued to decline, but the level of decrease will likely not be as great as once anticipated.Assessments of real estate values in a north end of Worcester County, including Berlin, Ocean… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Business Owners Team Up For VW Bus Drop
OCEAN CITY — Unsatisfied with a traditional ball-drop to ring in the New Year, Oasis Bar and Grill in Whaleyville will be teaming up with Shorebilly Brewing to lower a holiday-themed Volkswagen bus from the sky on Dec. 31.According to Oasis owner Bobby Riccio, his bar organizes a New Year’s Eve celebration every winter and… Read more »
Synthetic Drugs, Scooter Changes Top Early Bills Filed In Annapolis
BERLIN — With the opening of the 2013 Maryland General Assembly now just two weeks away, nearly 150 pieces of legislation of local and state importance have already been pre-filed in advance of the session.The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 9, and before the 90-day session is over, state lawmakers will debate and ultimately… Read more »
Study Examines Discovery Center
POCOMOKE — A recent assessment by Salisbury University’s Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) praised the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) in Pocomoke for the educational service it provides to the community. However, BEACON also highlighted some areas where the center should look to evolve, especially in regards to continued funding.“While it is clear that… Read more »
Sides React To Clean Water Act Lawsuit Verdict
BERLIN — When the dust settled after a U.S. District Court judge ruled late last week in favor of a Berlin farm family and Perdue over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009, parties on both sides reacted in a variety of ways from joy and relief to disdain and angst.In March 2010, the New… Read more »
Main Street Sweets Appeals To Tastes Of All Ages
BERLIN — Tucked in neatly along the town’s main corridor, Main Street Sweets in Berlin completes a picture that would be at home in any work by Norman Rockwell, but the inside of the store blends everything from the classics to modern chocolates and designs.“It’s a mix: some ‘30s, some ‘40s, some ‘50s, some ‘90s,… Read more »
Interest In Old Boardwalk Lumber Runs High
OCEAN CITY – Pieces of Ocean City’s old Boardwalk are being spread around the country for all to enjoy as the contractor has been recycling the lumber through interested parties.City Engineer Terry McGean reported last Friday the reconstruction of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk is going well and is still ahead of schedule.Phase two of the… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Association’s Huey Memorial Dis-play restoration and continuous maintenance fund. For more information, 410-641-6888 or 410-213-2471.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474.Open… Read more »
Things I Like
Christmas morningMaking bank depositsWarm peanutsSimple business cardsRoom service breakfastA little kid with frecklesPlanting a tree seedlingWatching videos of my boysA night fogChurch bells ringing in the distanceChristmas night
Showell Elementary Students Discover If A Pumpkin Would Sink Or Float
Teddy Sites and Eleni O’Brien, from Miss Drake’s second grade class at Showell Elementary, wanted to discover if a pumpkin would sink or float in water. The results were exciting.