OCEAN PINES – Residents came in droves to Mumford’s Landing this week to welcome the Ocean Pines Association’s new general manager.At a meet and greet event held Monday evening, residents were introduced to John Bailey, the new general manager, and were given the opportunity to hear his thoughts on the community’s future.“We are not here… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City are making an effort to ensure business owners place signs that warn of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace laws prior to the resort’s fall events.The efforts are part of an ordinance that requires businesses that front major arteries in the resort, including Coastal Highway, Philadelphia Avenue and… Read more »
BERLIN – As the season changes so will a number of the storefronts in downtown Berlin.Though the town’s usual lack of vacancies will continue, several stores are expanding or moving to new locations within the downtown business district. Bruder Hill will open a second location, Bruder Home, in the space currently occupied by TaDa. On… Read more »
Dr. John Thomas Wolinski, SrOCEAN PINES — On the morning of Sept. 8, 2017, Dr. John Thomas Wolinski, Sr., 73, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved him most, Robin, his wife of 30 years, and his three children, John Thomas, Jr., Jaclyn Marie and Krysten Sarah.He is also… Read more »
BERLIN — Among the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease is memory loss that disrupts daily life. As parents age, adult children can sense that something is amiss when familiar tasks by a loved one can no longer be done.When Lena Fratz’s 85-year-old mother, Fannie Mae Kolb, exhibited this behavior, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) determined… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team edged Washington, 1-0, at home on Tuesday to improve to 2-1 on the young season.The Seahawks got a lone goal by Max Mariner off and assist by Brady Ford for the only goal it would need in the tight, well-played 1—0 win. With the win, the Decatur boys… Read more »
BERLIN — Volunteers are the heart of a community, and in late August the Worcester County Commissioners joined Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards dinner to recognize nine individuals and groups whose contributions add to an outstanding quality of life.Those present were nominated by their peers in May… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team got in the win column with a 4-2 win over old Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Salisbury School on the road last Friday.The Mallards opened the season with a 2-2 tie against Gunston last week in a game shortened by a severe thunderstorm and heavy downpours…. Read more »
The Log House was one of the most unique buildings in Ocean City for nearly 40 years. Constructed on the southwest corner of 5th Street and Philadelphia Avenue in the late 1930s, the rooming house resembled a large cottage built of “Lincoln Logs.”The Log House went through several changes of ownership and was known as… Read more »
BERLIN – Students at Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) this week began a two-week art project that will incorporate messages of kindness into the school and community.On Monday, art teacher Stefanie McElhinny introduced her students to a pilot project that will have fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grader decorating rocks with positive and uplifting images inspired by Keith… Read more »