The Berlin Lions Club recently welcomed several new members. Picture are Grover Collins and new members Mike Parker and Jody Palmisano along with President Joe Andrews.
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Foundation Awards $116K In Grants To Lower Shore Schools
SALISBURY – Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $116,144 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s 2023 Education Grants Program.CFES saw another record-breaking number of requests this year and a wide variety of needs. Funds will be distributed across forty school-based programs. Educators and school districts were honored at… Read more »
Cops & Courts – November 17, 2023
Assault, Malicious DestructionOCEAN CITY – After letting his temper get the best of him over the summer, a lower shore man was recently apprehended on assault and malicious destruction of property charges.On Aug. 23, Ocean City police responded to a convenience store on Baltimore Avenue for an assault. The cashier told police Mario Morton, 54,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 17, 2023

Public Decency At IssueEditor:I read Editor Steve Green’s missive on the flag controversy and the First Amendment. Sometimes, we must cut through the nonsense and simply speak our intuitive truth.Some Supreme Court justices have done this.For example, said one referring to a totally unfettered First Amendment, “You cannot falsely yell ‘Fire!’ in a crowded movie… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – November 17, 2023

Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Nov. 18: No More WhiskeyCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Saturday, Nov. 18: Wes DavisCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Nov. 17: Carley Twigg… Read more »
Mike Beatty Paver Dedication Planned

BERLIN — A special engraved paver will be dedicated in honor of Mike Beatty on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.Beatty, known as DJ Batman in the Ocean City area for more than 40 years, will be noted for his service in the United States Air… Read more »
Salvation Army Kicked Off 2023 Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army kicked off its 2023 Red Kettle Campaign at the Civic Center in Salisbury with a breakfast during which awards were presented for the 2022 campaign. The Kiwanis Club and the Kiwanis Club sponsored Key Club at Stephen Decatur High School both received awards for first place in the “Bell Ringer Civic Group.” … Read more »
Obituaries – November 17, 2023
Vincent J. SmolinskiSELBYVILLE — Vincent J. Smolinski, age 79, of Selbyville, Del., formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at his home.Vince was a retired Baltimore County Police Officer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara (White) Smolinski; a sister, Ruth Riebel and her family of Florida; his… Read more »
A Week In Business – November 17, 2023

Vice President WelcomedHEBRON – Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Trevor Carouge has joined the bank as vice president, commercial lending officer, serving our customers in the Cambridge and Easton areas.With over 13 years of experience in commercial lending on the Eastern Shore, Carouge brings lending expertisealong with a history of excellent local service… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – November 10, 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 »