BERLIN – A new kids film festival is expected to offer families a night of fun while raising money for Assateague Coastal Trust and its programs.On Sunday, Oct. 9, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and its Coast Kids program will hold its inaugural Wild Child Youth Film Festival. Held at Burley Oak Brewing Company, the event… Read more »
AJ Fox won a guitar for his performance at the Berlin Fiddlers Convention. Fox, second from right, is pictured with Ryan Nellans of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, right, and Daniel and Avery Caton.
Laughing may not cure everything, but it sure helps me to see the lighter side of things through this parenting journey of life.Some examples of late: Things have been a bit bumpy with Carson, 12, at school of late as he adjusts to the new faces and environment. Transitions are tough for him, resulting in… Read more »
Tax DesignationBERLIN – The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Jeffrey Montgomery with the only nationally recognized tax designation, CTS™ (Certified Tax Specialist™).This graduate-level designation is conferred upon candidates who complete a 135-plus hour educational program focusing on personal income taxes and methods to reduce tax liability. The combined top state and federal… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Ed Ahlquist as “Kiwanian of the Month” for August. Ahlquist, who helps out when the club serves concessions at events, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club’s president.
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital became the first hospital on the Eastern Shore this month to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ to patients undergoing joint replacement.This advancement in joint replacement surgery, which received FDA approval in 2015, has transformed the way total knee and hip replacements are performed.Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a newer approach to joint replacement… Read more »
Shirley Ann FerranteOCEAN CITY — Shirley Ann Ferrante, 87, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.Born in Crisfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter Jones and Anna (Hoffman) Beauchamp.She grew up in Manokin, Maryland and graduated from Washington High School. She attended Goldey-Beacom College and held many jobs in… Read more »
Teens who like volunteeringOvercoming adversity storiesTrusting first impressionsSeeing a foal during an Assateague visitCool morning, warm afternoonsA pile of big leavesA road trip with little trafficThe last piece of a difficult puzzlePulling off a big surpriseIced tea and lemonade mixed togetherA rare weekend nap
BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity football team scored a big come-from-behind win over Bayside South rival Wicomico last week on the road to improve to 3-1 on the season.The Seahawks trailed 6-0 after one quarter and 12-0 at the half before mounting their comeback. Decatur scored a touchdown in the third quarter to cut the lead to… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team blanked Snow Hill, 4-0, on the road on Monday to run their win streak to three games.With the win on Monday, the Seahawks ran their win streak to three games and their overall record on the season to 5-1. During the streak, the Seahawks have shut out each… Read more »