All the televisions and computers below five feet have one thing in common — little fingerprints all over their screens.That’s what modern technology has done to my kids. It has spoiled them into assuming every single technological device, from an ATM machine and phone to the car radio and computer, function with touch screens, like… Read more »
BERLIN – Planning commission members criticized plans for a new Dollar General store but agreed to grant developers preliminary approval so the project could move forward.The commission approved the preliminary site plan for the 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store but told representatives from Oxford Chase Development that the building’s appearance would need to be improved before… Read more »
BERLIN — An after-school fight last week at a Berlin fast-food restaurant and a racist online post, which has since been deleted, cast a renewed light on the dangers of social media, but a grassroots effort is underway to explore ways the community can curb the growing problem.Late last week, two Stephen Decatur students were… Read more »
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $5,000 Community Needs Grant to MAC, Inc. to support a caregiver outreach program through the organization’s Caregiver Resource Center. Pictured, from left, are Sandra Handy, Office Coordinator I, Caregiver Resource Center; Renée S. Fredericksen, Special Projects Director, Caregiver Resource Center Director, MAC INC; Heather Towers,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Worcester County Circuit Court judge this week opined the Ocean City Police Department met its burden under the Maryland Public Information Act to withhold the name of a 17-year-old drowning victim.In September, The Daily Times and its parent Gannett Company Inc. filed suit in Worcester County Circuit Court against the Ocean… Read more »
Owner RecognizedBERLIN — Joni Waldych, president and owner of Innovative Benefit Solutions, has been named in Insurance Business America magazine’s Hot 100 list for 2015. This annual list recognizes 100 people who have made an impact on the insurance industry over the past year and is considered one of the industry’s highest distinctions.“The Hot 100… Read more »
BERLIN – Encouraging development, expanding downtown parking, researching alternative energy and moving forward with a new police station are just a few of the many priorities outlined by Berlin officials for the coming year.Mayor Gee Williams laid out the town’s priorities in a five-page document shared with town council members. In it he identifies increasing… Read more »
Friendship was the theme in Deb Schrawder’s third grade class at Showell Elementary during a celebration before the winter break. Shown in the “photo booth” are Chase Ponton, Marlie Scott and Parker Rayne.
There are some things in the news business that are predictable, but others not so much. This week’s hubbub over the injured bald eagle on Route 50 was one that caught me by surprise. Even CNN contacted us about it.Once it was learned motorists were standing guard over the injured bald eagle on Route 50… Read more »
BERLIN – A representative from a statewide bicycle program encouraged Berlin officials to expand the town’s biking options this week.Bike Maryland’s Emily Ranson praised the efforts the town had already taken to promote bicycling but put forth even more ideas the town could explore during a presentation at Monday’s town council meeting.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »