After three hours of asking, we finally agreed to take the kids out in the snow last Saturday morning.It was basically a blizzard with temperatures in the teens. At that point, we had about nine inches of snow on the ground (with three more to come). We didn’t last long, even though we were dressed… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Who’s Playing When And Where – January 13, 2017
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelSaturday, Jan. 14:Billie Carlin’s Band, 8 p.m.Atlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday:Earl Beardsleywith Steve Harvey on saxEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoFriday, Jan. 13:Danielle FurstThursday, Jan. 19:Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. &… Read more »
Enterprise Zone Seminar Set For Next week
BERLIN – Three towns in Worcester County are partnering together to host a tax credit seminar next week for businesses within designated enterprise zones.Officials with the towns of Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke City, and Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) are spearheading the collaborative effort to introduce and educate local proprietors on tax credit offerings… Read more »
Storm Wreaks Havoc On Prep Hoops Slate
BERLIN- Last weekend’s major snowstorm that blanketed the shore with nearly a foot of snow and caused school to be canceled on Monday and Tuesday wreaked havoc on the local prep schedule.The Worcester Prep boys were scheduled to play Salisbury Christian on the road on Monday, but that game was postponed and will be made… Read more »
Wilde Charitable Foundation Announces $25,000 Pledge To Worcester County Library Foundation
The Wilde Charitable Foundation has announced a pledge of $25,000 to the Worcester County Library Foundation for the new Berlin Branch of the Worcester County Library. In recognition of the donation, the Wilde Charitable Foundation will receive the naming opportunity for the Children’s Room Reading Circle and the Loft and Maker Space to be located within the new library.“The Reading Circle is… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 13, 2017
It appears Ocean City’s trash has become Salisbury’s treasure. The iconic 50-foot artificial Christmas tree that has long been the centerpiece of the resort’s Winterfest of Lights display at Northside Park has been deemed to have outlived its useful life and was recently offered for sale on govdeals.com. Apparently, the city of Salisbury has purchased… Read more »
Two Delaware Poultry Growers Receive Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award
Mini-Ramp Surface Repairs Pending
OCEAN CITY- The mini-ramp at Ocean City-s Skate Bowl, closed since November after damage to the surface was revealed, is expected to be re-opened by February when a new and improved surface material is installed.The mini-ramp was closed in November when flaws in the surface were revealed, making it potentially dangerous and a liability. The… Read more »
Warriors Group Looks To Grow
BERLIN – Officials with the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction have plans to introduce and expand events in the new year and are urging members to find their niche.In a general meeting held last month, co-founders Heidi McNeeley and Jackie Ball rehashed the organization’s prior events and asked the audience for input regarding new… Read more »
Berlin West Street Closure Near For Stormwater Work
BERLIN – Stormwater projects in Berlin will create closures on Flower Street and West Street during the coming weeks.While work on West Street has yet to begin, recent winter weather has slowed progress on the installation of a new culvert under Flower Street. Though work began in December, Berlin Public Works Director Jane Kreiter says… Read more »