Dorothyann M. BernalOCEAN PINES — Dorothyann M. Bernal, age 81, of Ocean Pines, died Monday, April 23, 2018 at home.She was born in Albany, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary (Mitchell) Harrison.Mrs. Bernal had worked as an OB nursing assistant and worked at Alitalia Airlines. She was a member… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2018
OC Fire Staffing Changes Needed To Address Service Concerns
OCEAN CITY — There has been an alarming increase in the number of times the Ocean City Fire Department’s ambulance service has not had the crews available to respond to 911 calls, resort officials learned last week.During a budget work session last week, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore brought to the Mayor and Council’s… Read more »
Museum To Host Author Next Week
OCEAN CITY — Local author Joan Maloof will be at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on May 5 at 1 p.m. to give an intimate and informal talk about her books and her work saving the oldest forests.Maloof’s newest book, The Living Forest, will be available for sale and signing. The large and colorful… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 27, 2018
Based on a statement posted this week on the event’s website, H2O International founder Jay Shoup had a lot on his mind. What was unclear was the future direction of the event, despite the hashtag, “#TheRebirthofH2Oi.” It was obvious it was coming back, but it wasn’t until Wednesday’s motorized vehicle task force meeting when it… Read more »
Author Releases First Novel, ‘The One And Only’
BERLIN – A local author blends the rational with the fantastic in a novel that tells the tale of a scientist fighting the spread of a deadly disease in a post-apocalyptic world.Ocean Pines author Barbara Witherow—who writes under the pen name Julia Ash—released her debut novel, “The One and Only,” this week. For Witherow, who… Read more »
A Week In Business – April 27, 2018
The Law Office of Marianna Batie, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the grand opening of the law firm. Above, Batie, center, is surrounding by chamber officials, Senator Jim Mathias and family and supporters. Photo by Terri FrenchxxLoan… Read more »
Berlin Hosts First Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo Event
Berlin hosted the first Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo (Worcester CARES) event on Saturday, April 14. Fifty-four (54) volunteers turned out to pack bags of canned goods, dry goods and soft drinks on Friday and helped to distribute them on Saturday. Among those volunteers were members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company Requesting $786K From Town
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company outlined equipment needs, proposed building repairs and various other requests during a budget presentation this week.David Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) presented the proposed budget to the Berlin Town Council Monday. The town is in the process of developing its budget for the coming fiscal year.The… Read more »
Decatur Boys Fall To Kent Island, 13-8
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team fell to old nemesis Kent Island, 13-8, halting a four-game winning streak for the Seahawks.Since dropping a tight, overtime game to Worcester Prep back on March 29, the Decatur boys had run off four straight to improve to 5-2 on the season. The streak included an 18-11 win… Read more »
D’Ann Danse Studios Perform At 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Parade
D’Ann Danse Studios, under the artistic direction of Debbie Wehlan, recently performed in the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival’s parade in Washington, DC. Pictured, from left, are Olivia Batie, Miasia Bryant, Maci Ward, Gabby Artis, Bailey Hardison, Se’Renity Sells, Emary Shepard, Julia Daubach, Megan Dalfonso, Kyleigh Thomas, Taylor Lawson, Amber Lewis and Brooke Renegar.