The Berlin Lions Club held their annual Christmas Family Campaign Saturday Dec 16. The club provided food, gifts, clothing and bikes for 15 local families. Pictured are several Berlin Lions Club members and their families. The club is now prepping for its annual hog sale in February.
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Del., US Wind To Negotiate Over Park Lease, Benefits
OCEAN CITY – US Wind and the state of Delaware will begin negotiating a lease agreement that could bring financial incentives to residents and ratepayers.Last week, Delaware Gov. John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between the state and US Wind to bring an underground cable landing to 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 29, 2023
The Ocean City Boat Parade was once a popular event that celebrated the start of the marlin fishing season. Usually held on the third Sunday in June, it attracted thousands of spectators.Originating in 1938, the parade was suspended during World War II and not resumed until 1947. Charter boats, commercial fishing vessels, and even privately-owned… Read more »
Fenwick Freeze Fundraiser Planned For New Year’s Day
FENWICK ISLAND – Community members are invited to the 19th annual Fenwick Freeze fundraiser.On Monday, Jan. 1, the Town of Fenwick Island and the Fenwick Island Beach Committee will host the 19th annual Fenwick Freeze. Councilwoman Jacque Napolitano, chair of the town’s beach committee, encouraged everyone to participate in the yearly fundraiser and support the… Read more »
Ocean City Planning New Year’s Eve Festivities, Fireworks
OCEAN CITY – The resort is offering two opportunities to welcome the new year.Ocean City’s large fireworks display will take place downtown on the beach at midnight near Dorchester Street. The show will be accompanied by music at the Caroline Street Stage starting at11 p.m. A smaller fireworks display will be available uptown at Northside… Read more »
Anglers Club Hosts Believe In Tomorrow
Believe In Tomorrow Director Mary Brown and Assistant Amanda Koontz were guests of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club, which sponsors a summer program for those staying at Childrens House By The Sea in Ocean City. Captains shown in photo, front, left to right are Fred Stiehl, Jim Rorke, Claude Lewis, Joan O’Dell, Amanda Koontz, Mary… Read more »
JAG Donates $45K For AGH Scholarship Fund
BERLIN — The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) recently held its annual Tacos, Tiaras and Sombreros FUNdraiser at Ocean Downs Casino. The proceeds from this event and other recent fundraising efforts were presented to Atlantic General Hospital on Dec. 6.The $45,000 raised will be used as a scholarship fund for Atlantic General Hospital… Read more »
2023’s Top 5 Stories
Selecting the top stories of any year can be challenging, but here’s our top five, taking into consideration the number of stories written over the year on the topics as well as the overall community impact. These stories have one thing in common – many articles were written about each of them throughout the year…. Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 29, 2023
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 »
Pines Board Adopts Resolution Changes
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials recently voted to revise the association’s procedures for addressing lot maintenance.This month, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted on second reading to amend Resolution M-04, which addresses the maintenance of member-owned lots. Director Elaine Brady said the revised policy not only aligns with changes recently made to Resolution… Read more »