BERLIN- Hoping to capture some of the magic from recent years when several of its teams advanced to state and regional championships, the Berlin Little League his week opened up District 8 All-Star tournaments for both boys and girls and several age groups.The Berlin Blue 7-8 All-Star team got the Berlin Little League program off… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Churches Partner For Vacation Bible School
BERLIN — Four churches in Berlin will be holding Vacation Bible School this summer at Buckingham Presbyterian Church.Stevenson United Methodist Church, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Solid Rock Ministries and Buckingham Presbyterian Church invite all children to “move, act, care, follow and share” at G-Force: God’s Love in Action Vacation Bible School.Preschoolers through teens will explore… Read more »
MML Recognizes Berlin’s Spirit
BERLIN – The Maryland Municipal League recognized Berlin for its town spirit with an achievement award this week.Berlin was one of three municipalities honored during the Maryland Municipal League (MML) annual convention in Ocean City.“What does it take to be the coolest small town in America?” said Bruce Wahl, president of MML. “Berlin knows.”While Berlin… Read more »
Camp Provides Youth Inside Look At Harness Racing
BERLIN – Several local children got their first glimpse of harness racing last week at a unique camp offered at Ocean Downs.Ocean Downs, the track located on Route 589 in Berlin, hosted a Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) camp for area children June 26. The kids spent the day learning about the sport and even… Read more »
Salisbury Announces Torches Celebration For Fall
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new annual community celebration planned for downtown Salisbury along the Riverwalk this fall.“Torches – Celebrating Community” is a celebration that aspires to showcase the community, arts and culture of the local region. This occasion will provide an opportunity for all ages to come together… Read more »
Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore’s Engberg Donor Advised Fund Contributed $5,000 To The Easter Seals Camp Fairlee Capital Campaign
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Engberg Donor Advised Fund contributed $5,000 to the Easter Seals Camp Fairlee Capital Campaign to provide the need for accessible camping with its location near Chestertown. Pictured, from left, are Kenen Sklenar, President & CEO, Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore; Jamal Cannady, Camp Fairlee participant; Erica… Read more »
American Flag Effort On Coastal Bays Island Unites Strangers
OCEAN CITY — A sandy spit in the Isle of Wight Bay became an unlikely site of spontaneous patriotism on Sunday afternoon when a determined Selbyville man, with the help of new friends, raised an American flag on the recently restored island.On Sunday afternoon, Captain Glen Smith of Selbyville waded from his boat onto the… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you don’t like to change plans once they’re set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Family matters dominate the weekend.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely… Read more »
No Wake Urged To Protect Nesting Birds
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Coastal Bays Program this week is asking the boating public to reduce or eliminate wakes around a small, sandy island near the Route 50 Bridge that is the only location for nesting endangered Black Skimmers in the entire state of Maryland.The small, unnamed island, referred to by many unofficially as… Read more »
Jack Is Back At Midtown J/R’s Ribs; Landmark Business Celebrating 35 Years
OCEAN CITY – At J/R’s Ribs midtown, the original owner is back in action bringing back the restaurants authentic recipes along with a few upgrades.J/R’s Ribs is celebrating 35 years of serving Ocean City their famous ribs among many other house recipes. The restaurant opened in 1980. Owner Jack Hubberman handed the keys over to… Read more »