BERLIN – With years of experience in the food service industry, the owners of a full-service meat market are continuing to bring the best products to Berlin and surrounding areas.Located on William Street, J&M Meat Market features a butcher shop serving premium meats, a full deli, locally made products and more.Owners Eric and Heidi Johnson… Read more »
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‘A Legend’ Who Has Fished In All 46 White Marlin Open Tourneys
OCEAN CITY – Ed Joy, a resident of Chevy Chase, Md., is no stranger to the White Marlin Open.Each year since the its creation, he has participated in what is widely considered the largest and richest billfish tournament in the world.To boot, he is 93 years old.But Joy said he doesn’t let that stop him… Read more »
Wicomico Nominates New District 2 Council Nominee
SALISBURY – Officials this week selected District 2 resident Nicole Acle to fill a vacant seat on the Wicomico County Council.On Monday, the Wicomico County Council held a special meeting to appoint a nominee to fill the District 2 seat vacated by Marc Kilmer. Among the candidates for District 2 were Nicole Acle, Julie Brewington,… Read more »
Fenwick Island Gets Sidewalk Commitment
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee will soon meet to decide on a course of action after receiving a letter from the state identifying funding for the town’s sidewalk project.Last month, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee met for the first time since the town learned it had received $250,000 from the state’s bond… Read more »
Hanley, Quiet Storm Partner To Launch Fishing Attire Brand
WEST OCEAN CITY – A new fishing brand founded in Ocean City is bringing style and function to the masses.Last year, owner and founder Brendan Hanley partnered with Quiet Storm owner Bill Dreibelbis to introduce a new brand of performance gear and casual attire called Pure Lure RFG, which stands for Reel Fishing Gear.“It’s born… Read more »
Long-Time Resident Undertakes Serious Search For Kidney Donor
BERLIN – A Berlin resident is searching for a living kidney donor to save his life.In December of 2017, Berlin resident Nick Morris learned he would eventually need a new kidney.“This problem was initially caused by an enlarged prostate, which created a blockage and backup into the kidneys,” he said. “If you do that over… Read more »
Fenwick Hotel Developer Waiver Approved
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island have granted a new hotel permission to begin construction in the early morning hours for nine days.On July 17, Spiro Buas, developer of the new Tapestry Collection by Hilton, came before the Fenwick Island Town Council requesting a waiver to allow construction at his property to begin at… Read more »
$100K Grant To Help Build Regional Airport’s Drone Center
SALISBURY – A $100,000 grant is expected to help develop a drone facility at the Salisbury Regional Airport.Last week, Airport Manager Dawn Veatch came before the Wicomico County Council in a work session to request an amendment to the fiscal year 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in the amount of $100,000 to accept an Economic… Read more »
Artist Happy To Be Back In Berlin With Her New Store
BERLIN – A local artist is bringing a touch of odd and whimsical to downtown Berlin.Located at 12 William Street, The Dusty Lamb features a wide selection odd and whimsical art and goods.For years, artist Patti Backer worked from her home in Berlin. But after learning the space previously occupied by Uncle Jon’s Soap had… Read more »
Wicomico Joins Worcester In Sprinkler Opposition
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to support proposed legislation that would allow jurisdictions to opt out of statewide sprinkler requirements in new single-family homes.Last week, the Wicomico County Council unanimously agreed to send a letter of support to state representatives regarding local amendments to fire sprinkler system provisions.In May, the Worcester… Read more »