BERLIN — Burley Oak Brewing Co. will be hosting an all-ages family friendly event during the Town of Berlin’s fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, from 6-11 p.m.Donating $5,000 to the display, Burley Oak will be the town’s largest sponsor and wanted to hold an event in conjunction to add to the fun, festive atmosphere.“Burley… Read more »
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Worcester Begins Superintendent Search Process
NEWARK – The search process for a new Worcester County Superintendent of Schools has been officially launched.The Board of Education has contracted with the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE), which will manage the process and conduct the search for qualified candidates.In February, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson announced he would not seek reappointment to… Read more »
Salisbury Preparing Bear Cub For Relocation To San Diego
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Zoo announced today its bear cub will be leaving for a permanent relocation to San Diego in the near future.The statement read:“You may have noticed that we have separated our bear cub, Alba, from her mother, Chaska. This was done because both mom and cub have shown through their behaviors that… Read more »
Berlin Support Clears Way For Church To Buy Property
Chris ShearerContributing WriterBERLIN — In a unanimous vote, the Berlin Town Council gave its blessing for SonRise Church to purchase its new home, the 22-acre Merial Select property in Berlin.On Monday, the planning commission advised the approval of the ordinance and Mayor and Council voted 3-0 to rezone the Merial property as a shopping district,… Read more »
Two Individuals Nabbed In Wal-Mart Purse Snatching
BERLIN — Three days after a strong armed robbery at Wal-Mart, two individuals were arrested and charged in the incident.On Friday, Nov. 20 at 9:27 p.m., Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack made contact with a female at the Wal-Mart on Route 50 outside of Berlin. She informed them she was at the… Read more »
Concerts Planned For Resort’s Performing Arts Center
OCEAN CITY — A special kick-off to the holiday season is planned for the next two weekends at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center with two exciting shows.Back by popular demand will be The Texas Tenors, taking the stage Saturday Nov. 28, as well as Ronnie Milsap, performing in his farewell tour, Friday, Dec. 4…. Read more »
OC Jeep Week Underway With Variety Of Activities; Jeep Jam Events Feature Obstacle Courses
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City and Berlin will be swarmed with Jeeps, 4×4 companies and off-road enthusiasts on throughout the weekend with the much-anticipated return of Ocean City Jeep Week.The event will be held at various locations in Ocean City and Berlin with the Roland E. Powell Convention serving as the main hub. The event kicked… Read more »
Gromfest Kids Surfing Festival Held In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The Annual K-Coast Gromfest Kids Surfing Festival took place Saturday, Aug. 22 in some challenging conditions for the young surfers.Significant on-shore winds and a strong south sweeping current made for some sizeable surf for the under 15-year-old contestants. The annual contest is an outreach and membership drive to introduce young kids to… Read more »
Ravens Beach Bash Weekend Returns For 4th Year
OCEAN CITY — The 4th Annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite, kicked off in Ocean City yesterday and will run through Sunday.Join Ravens players, cheerleaders, playmakers, band, mascots and talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend.Organized activities will include – but are… Read more »
A Week In Business
The Apple Discount Drugs Fruitland location filled its three millionth new prescription on April 2. The second millionth new prescription was filled at the end of 2006. Pictured, from left, are pharmacy team members Ashley Kimmey, Mary Todd, Beth Hatton, Angel Waters, Karla Christie and Kathy Doyle. Submitted PhotosNurse AwardedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital recently… Read more »