Berlin Outlines Five Goals In First Strategic Plan

BERLIN – A few months after beginning the process, Berlin officials voted unanimously to adopt the town’s first strategic plan.On Monday, town leaders approved the 2016-2018 Berlin Strategic Plan. The document, developed with the help of a consultant after several public input meetings, identifies the town’s top five priorities for the next three years.“Having never… Read more »

Salisbury Adult Business Law Amended

SALISBURY – Without opposition, the Salisbury City Council finalized stringent regulations this week on adult entertainment businesses.On Monday evening, the City Council considered an ordinance in its second and final reading to amend sections of the Salisbury Municipal Code relating to adult entertainment business.The ordinance before the City Council for approval states, “The City previously… Read more »

Shore Poultry Industry Recognizes Trade Leaders

Shore Poultry Industry Recognizes Trade Leaders

BERLIN — State Senator Jim Mathias and West Ocean City resident Jeff Smith were among the several individuals recognized for their contributions last week by the Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) during the trade association’s annual Booster Banquet.Three individuals, including Mathias and Smith, were honored with individual awards and a dozen other chicken growers across… Read more »

Decatur Boys Stifle Mallards, 11-4

Decatur Boys Stifle Mallards, 11-4

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team rode an efficient offense and a stifling defense on their way to a convincing 11-4 win over neighborhood rival Worcester Prep on Monday.The two teams sparred early in Monday’s highly anticipated matchup at Decatur with neither gaining a distinct advantage. Nearly a full five minutes clicked down in… Read more »

National Park Visitors Spent $90M Locally, Report Finds; Impact Increased 7% From 2013

BERLIN – Visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore accounted for more than $90 million in local spending during 2014.According to a report released last week by the National Park Service (NPS), money spent on groceries, hotels and the like in 2014 amounted to $90 million in visitor spending associated with Assateague Island National Seashore. That… Read more »

A Week In Business

High Ranking AchievedSALISBURY — Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial Real Estate is on the rise, ranking as the No. 4 office in 2014, up a spot from 2013.The firm grabbed the No. 4 spot out of 190 SVN offices internationally. Office rankings are based on Gross Commission Income (GCI). Brent Miller, Managing Director and Broker, attributes… Read more »

William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter Of The Cum Laude Society At Worcester Prep Inducts 2015 Members

William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter Of The Cum Laude Society At Worcester Prep Inducts 2015 Members

The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School inducted its 2015 members on April 22 in the Lecture Room of Guerrieri Library. They were, first row from left, Zachary Oltman, Isabel Carulli, Victoria Middleton, Grace Tunis, Cassandra Stevens and Erika Smith; second row, Cole Koester, Jarad Godwin, Amanda… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Relay A Special EventEditor:Celebrating is usually a happy event. We just enjoyed Easter with candy, dyed eggs and families. Soon Springfest will be here with all the festivities with folks at the Inlet and then Mother’s Day comes where we honor our mothers, present and past. Celebrations come in many forms as stated above. To me,… Read more »