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: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2023
What’s Your Sign? – September 29, 2023
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life, like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones and make… Read more »
Cops & Courts – September 29, 2023
Fatal AccidentSNOW HILL – Authorities responded last Friday to a vehicle crash that killed a Virginia man near Snow Hill.Around midnight on Sept. 22, the Snow Hill Fire Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to respond to a motor vehicle crash on Bayside Road in the Public Landing area of Snow Hill. On… Read more »
Music Festival Merits Optimism
Whenever a new event or endeavor is undertaken, like one of Oceans Calling Festival’s magnitude, there are bound to be concerns and issues. It’s natural for people to be cautious and even skeptical about something new, especially when as public and influential as a concert festival with a major practical impact on the downtown area…. Read more »
A Week In Business – September 29, 2023
New HiresOCEAN VIEW – Carl M. Freeman Companies, a real estate company specializing in land acquisition, land planning, development, and redevelopment as well as management of various properties such as residential communities, neighborhood shopping centers, commercial properties and golf courses, is proud to announce Christi Davis as lifestyle manager and Jensen Haas as sales and marketing… Read more »
County Fair Holds Watermelon Eating Contest
Participants in the Worcester County Fair’s watermelon eating contest are pictured showing off their ribbons following the event. The contest, during which kids had to eat a slice of watermelon as fast as they could, was held at Byrd Park Sept. 16 during the Worcester County Fair.
Cancer Care Center Offering Wire Localization Service; Donor’s $100K Gift Provided Option
BERLIN – Women and men preparing for a breast lumpectomy or excisional biopsy at Atlantic General Hospital will encounter a more comfortable pre-surgery experience, thanks to a generous donation from John H. ‘Jack Burbage, Jr.The local businessman and philanthropist’s recent $100,000 gift to the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center funded the purchase of Merit Medical’s… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 29, 2023
Less is more.This is an approach I have taken of late with 15-year-old Beckett.There was a time when our teenager didn’t share much with us. I would say now he shares a lot, but it’s more like a lecture or rant about a social topic, school matter or random observation.For instance, I listened one night… Read more »
New App Released Week Of Oceans Calling Festival
OCEAN CITY – A new app’s launching this week coincides with the largest music festival the resort area has ever hosted.The OceanCity.com App for iPhone and Android devices makes accessing OceanCity.com easier and more convenient than ever before. OceanCity.com has been a trusted website for the latest and most relevant information on Ocean City, serving as… Read more »
Berlin Officials Discuss Fire Company Funding Challenges
BERLIN– Continued fire and EMS funding challenges highlighted a work session among elected officials and Berlin Fire Company leadership.The Berlin Town Council last week held a work session with fire company officials to kick off funding discussions well in advance of the town’s next budget process.“Hopefully as we get along in the budget process we… Read more »