BERLIN – An agreement with AT&T will give the town access to a generator during electrical outages.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved an agreement with AT&T that will allow the company to install a generator near the town’s water tower. In lieu of rent, the town will be able to use the generator.“Basically what… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Decatur Girls Edge Warriors, 31-25
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team rebounded from its first loss of the season this week with a narrow 31-25 win over Worcester County rival Pocomoke.The Seahawks opened the season with an impressive 60-49 win over North Caroline in the season opener, but then fell to Queen Anne’s, 48-42, in a tight one in… Read more »
Worcester Planners Exploring Estate Zoning District’s Future
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials assured concerned residents they would be involved in any potential changes to the E-1 zoning district.As the Worcester County Planning Commission was set to begin discussion of a sectional map amendment to eliminate the E-1 estate zoning district last week, several residents of South Point and the surrounding area… Read more »
Restaurant Hosts Bake Sale Benefit For Diakonia
WEST OCEAN CITY – A charitable bake sale at Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar was deemed a success this week.On Dec. 3, employees at Sello’s hosted their first annual bake sale to benefit children at Diakonia.Sello’s owner Karen Tomasello said the restaurant raised more than $2,500. Proceeds will go toward child programming at Diakonia, a… Read more »
OC Elementary Second Graders Work On Measuring
Students in Kristie Fogle’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary have been working on measuring using the inch ruler in math. Delaynie Kerrigan and Brantley McKenna are pictured measuring “sandcastles” during a classroom scoot activity.
OC Elementary Holds First Pajama Drive
Ocean City Elementary held its first Pajama Drive this fall. Students were encouraged to bring in a brand new pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in need. The school set a goal to collect 100 pairs of pajamas and… Read more »
Motorist Charged After Crashing Into MSP Cruiser
BERLIN — A Berlin man was arrested on drunk-driving and other charges last weekend after allegedly slamming his vehicle into a Maryland State Police (MSP) cruiser with another DWI suspect inside near Ocean Pines.Around 12:35 a.m. last Saturday, an MSP trooper was investigating a single-vehicle collision on northbound Route 589 near Gum Point Road. During… Read more »
Berlin Seahawks Win Super Bowl Title
BERLIN- The Berlin Seahawks returned from the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando last week with the Division 3 Junior Varsity championship after routing Southern Marin, 39-14, in the title game.In November, the Seahawks win the Pop Warner Division 3 Junior Varsity championship to advance to the Super Bowl at the ESPN Wide World of… Read more »
Fenwick Okays Charter Change To Increase Borrowing Limit
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved on second reading a charter change that would allow the town to increase its short-term borrowing limit.In a meeting last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council agreed to increase the town’s borrowing limit from $500,000 to 5 percent of the total assessed value of all… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Completes 2017 Toy Drive
Dec. 6 was the last day for the Kiwanis 2017 Toy Drive. The club purchased some toys and the rest came from member donations. Pictured, from left, are Toy Drive Chair Dave Landis and his wife, Rita, with a full carload of toys to present to Worcester G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Snipes.