BERLIN – Ruthie Shofi, a hairdresser of 33 years, has seen children grow before her eyes – from their first haircut in a booster seat to their wedding day, and every occasion in between – and knows the toll drug addiction is taking on the clients she has come to know and love.“Unfortunately some are… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Old Backstop Saved For Now In Ocean City; Committee Decides To Wait For Master Plan Process
OCEAN CITY — The old baseball and softball backstop at the corner of 3rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue got another stay of execution this week after the Recreation and Parks Committee agreed to leave it in place until a larger plan for the park is developed.Last fall, it came to light the old baseball and… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Planning Education Seminars
BERLIN – A social media seminar will mark the start of a new series of educational sessions to be hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the chamber will partner with the Town of Berlin to host the “Social Media for Business” seminar at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The 8:30… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – February 17, 2017
In a precursor to American involvement in World War II, the Norwegian freighter “Olaf Bergh” ran aground about 60 yards off the beach at 94th Street on March 7, 1941.The ship was hugging the coastline to avoid German submarines that were lurking offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard stationed in Ocean City rescued the crew by means… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – February 17, 2017
Feb. 17: Town Cats “Make And Take” Pottery Night Fundraiser6-8 p.m. Ocean City Art League. Participants will make a pottery birdhouse for $40 per person. Refreshments for sale; bring your own wine. Sign up at the Ocean City Art League at 410-524-9433 or register online at www.art-leagueofoceancity.org, click on events.Feb. 17: South Of The Border… Read more »
Berlin Park Bathroom Project On Track
BERLIN – The installation of a permanent bathroom facility at Henry Park is still scheduled for this spring in spite of the re-bidding of the project.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a proposal in the amount of $119,885 from Green Flush Technologies for the installation of a prefabricated restroom building for Henry Park. Town… Read more »
Announcements – February 17, 2017
BERLIN — The following represents a collection of announcements received at this paper for local student achievements.•Stephen Decatur High School seniors David Mitchell, Jackson Pielstick, and Ian Waggoner have been named Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million… Read more »
Fins Owner Thrilled With Berlin’s Early Support
BERLIN – One of Berlin’s newest business owners took the opportunity to praise the town for its support during this week’s council meeting.On Monday Jeff Hamer, owner of Fins Ale House and Raw Bar, approached the Berlin Town Council to voice his appreciation of the municipality’s willingness to work with businesses. He praised the sense… Read more »
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Accepts Proclamation Recognizing February As Black History Month
Germantown School Community Heritage Center representatives Gabe Purnell, front row from left, Tom Pitts, and Barbara Purnell accepted a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month from Worcester County Commissioner Vice President Diana Purnell and President Jim Bunting. Also pictured are, back from left, Commissioners Chip Bertino, Ted Elder, Joe Mitrecic and Bud Church
New Restaurant Planned For Long Dormant English’s Site
SNOW HILL – The county’s board of license commissioners approved alcohol privileges for a new Ocean City restaurant but not before cautioning its connections.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) granted a beer, wine and liquor license to the Cluckin Crab, a restaurant set to take over the former English’s location at… Read more »