BERLIN – A local artist is bringing a touch of odd and whimsical to downtown Berlin.Located at 12 William Street, The Dusty Lamb features a wide selection odd and whimsical art and goods.For years, artist Patti Backer worked from her home in Berlin. But after learning the space previously occupied by Uncle Jon’s Soap had… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Ocean Pines Swim Team Recognizes Graduating Seniors
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Swim Team paid a special tribute during the team’s last home meet of the summer season to four graduating seniors, Kristen Graham, Davina Graybill, Allison Hunter and Wyatt Sperry.Graham graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in May and is finishing up her seventh year as a Hammerhead. She has… Read more »
Cops & Courts-July 26, 2019
Pedestrian Struck In CrosswalkOCEAN CITY — An unidentified pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital Monday evening after being struck in a crosswalk by an allegedly impaired driver on Coastal Highway.Just before 9 p.m. on Monday, an unidentified pedestrian was crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk at 67th Street and was struck by an alleged… Read more »
Delmarva Hand Dance Club Donates $2,000 To “Operation Seas The Day”
The Delmarva Hand Dance Club presented a $2,000 donation to “Operation Seas the Day” this month. Pictured, front from left, are Delmarva Hand Dance Club Board members Clarence Emmons, Joan McHale, Howard Simons, Joanne Arter, Kevin Mathews, Judy Martin and Mac Smith, and, back, Barbara McArdle, Annette Reeping and Club President Eileen Smith.
The TEN Tenors, Oak Ridge Boys Booked In OC
OCEAN CITY — Back by popular demand, The TEN Tenors are returning to Ocean City for one night only, Nov. 29 at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. To add to the excitement everyone who purchases a ticket for the show will also receive a ticket to the Holiday Shoppers Fair, which will be held… Read more »
Police Academy Suit Dismissed After Recruits’ Signed Waiver Deemed Valid
SALISBURY — A federal judge last week dismissed a suit filed by a pair of recruits alleging negligence against the police academy at Wor-Wic Community College.In March, Cynthia Mowery, a candidate for a full-time position with the Elkton Police Department, and Brian Alexander, a seasonal officer with the Ocean City Police Department, who had been… Read more »
Wicomico Commercial Property Sales Trending Up
SALISBURY – Despite improvements in transactions and sales volume, officials said Wicomico County still faces inventory challenges in its commercial real estate market.Last week, county officials received an update on the local commercial real estate market.John McClellan of SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate told the Wicomico County Council in the first six months of 2019… Read more »
SU’s Gwin Named Scholar All-American
BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur standout and Salisbury University senior Corey Gwin has been named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III Scholar All-American, adding to his growing list of accolades.Gwin, who set the career scoring mark at Decatur during his high school career in Berlin, was named to the USILA’s Division III Scholar… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town- July 26, 2019
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410-641-0157.XEvery Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.XSecond Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club7 p.m. Ocean Pines… Read more »
Things I Like – July 26, 2019
A great A/C system during a heat wavePool basketball with my kidsEarly morning workoutsWatermelon on a hot dayHow exhausted my kids are after a beach dayHarold Baines’ Hall of Fame acceptance speechMarried high school sweetheartsReading biographiesElizabeth Moss in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale”The first normal day after a heat waveEvening surf sessions