BERLIN – Municipal officials this week discussed a growing list of projects to be paid for with the town’s $4.7 million in federal recovery funds.The Berlin Town Council on Monday talked about potential projects that could be funded with the town’s $4.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The town has already received… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Obituaries – April 29, 2022
Mark Godfrey AbbottBERLIN — Mark Godfrey Abbott, age 69, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury.Born on March 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Henry Abbott and Mary Baker.Affectionally known by his championship-winning Purple Moose softball teammates as El… Read more »
Berlin’s Frustration With County Justified
It’s understandable Town of Berlin officials are irritated about the lack of communication from the county regarding the development of a sports complex just outside town limits. The county’s response has been it wanted to wait until the public hearing was passed and the bond resolution approved before diving into details with the town as… Read more »
Seahawks Top Mallards in Annual Backyard Brawl
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team took down crosstown rival Worcester Prep, 14-7, at home on Monday.For years, the annual meeting between the Decatur and Worcester lacrosse teams has been one of the highlights of the spring season. Players on both teams grew up competing with and against each other in various youth leagues… Read more »
OC Surf Club Donates to OC Recreation and Parks
Check Presented: The Ocean City Surf Club recently donated $1,700 to the Ocean City Recreation & Parks 2022 Summer Camps. Pictured from left to right are Department of Recreation & Parks Recreation Manager Travis Davey, Ocean City Surf Club President Tommy Vach and Ocean City Surf Club Vice President Rusty Ruszin.Submitted Photo
OC’s Springfest Set To Begin Thursday
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s Springfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns this year for the 31st anniversary, May 5-8.Come to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located in the Inlet parking lot, adjacent to Ocean City’s Boardwalk and beach.Springfest comes to life with a diverse variety of live… Read more »
“Kiwanian of the Month” Recognized
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is a service club of volunteers doing good things in their community. The club recognized Jim Maratea as “Kiwanian of the Month” for March 2022.Tim Lund, president of the club, is pictured presenting the appreciation award to Maratea at the club’s April 13 meeting.
Fenwick Selects Company For Town Street Assessment
FENWICK ISLAND – The approval of an $18,000 contract will allow the town to complete a street assessment that will be used for the development of a street improvement plan.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with AECOM in the amount of $18,700 for the development of a town… Read more »
Senator’s Representative Praised For Pandemic Efforts
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Commissioners honored a local resident last week for her efforts to assist the unemployed during the pandemic.The commissioners last Tuesday presented a commendation to Pat Schrawder, district representative for Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, for her efforts to assist more than 2,000 residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in securing… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – April 29, 2022
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, April 30: Shortcut Sunny Wednesdays: DJ WaxCork Bar Sunday, May 1: Lennon LaRicciCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, April 29: Smooth & Rhythm Sunday, May 1: TBA Tuesday, May 3: Full Circle Duo Wednesday, May 4: Kevin PooleCrawl Street… Read more »