OCEAN PINES – The validation of election results, administrative reports and several motions highlighted the 2023 annual meeting.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) held its annual meeting with roughly 130 lot owners in attendance. During the meeting, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee validated the results of the 2023 board election, with candidates Elaine Brady… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Country Music Event Returns To Downtown Berlin Sept. 9
BERLIN– Country music will come to town next weekend as Berlin once again hosts Small Town Throw Down.On Saturday, Sept. 9, the town will welcome residents and visitors to Main Street for a country music festival. Last year, thousands of spectators donned their jeans and boots to enjoy an afternoon of live music in historic… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – September 1, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This could be the time to try soothing whatever bad feelings might be lingering between or among colleagues, friends and family members. But be sure you do so without favoring any side.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An idea is only an idea until you put that clever Bovine… Read more »
Worcester County NAACP Hosted Maryland Chapter of MADD
The Worcester County NAACP hosted the Maryland Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)at a recent meeting at the Berlin 50 plus Center. One mission of MADD is to recognize impaired driving as a violent crime and hold drunk and drugged drivers accountable. Pictured are Ivory Smith, NAACP President, and MADD presenters Tom McKnight and… Read more »
State Completes Route 1 Resiliency Study
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say the results of a state-led resiliency study have been finalized.In her report last Friday, Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger presented an update on the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Route 1 Coastal Corridor Resiliency Study. As plans to address sea level rise and flooding are finalized, she said the town… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosted Guest Speaker
The guest speaker at the August 23, 2023 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City was Samantha Norwood Connors, the author of a book called Assateague Island Activity and Coloring Book. Bob Wolfing, president of the club, is pictured with Connors.
Berlin Approves Contract To Install Speed Cameras
BERLIN – Speed cameras will be coming to Berlin following contract approval this week.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve a contract with RedSpeed, a company that works with jurisdictions to provide automated traffic enforcement initiatives. Here in Berlin, the company will install cameras to monitor speeding.“We will be consulting with council… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 1, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Friends of Assateague State Park Hosted Raffle
Friends of Assateague State Park recently hosted a raffle to raise money for the “Break the Habit” campaign, which retrofits picnic tables with secure food storage compartments so wild horses can’t access human food. Cathy Cox and Cheryl Rodriguez are pictured holding the raffle prizes.
A Week In Business – September 1, 2023
Physician HiredBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials have announced that Dr. Cristian F. Salgado is joining the health system on Sept. 11, 2023, to provide pediatric care to Worcester County and the surrounding area.Salgado completed his pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, after attending University of Maryland School of Medicine,… Read more »