BERLIN — Four churches in Berlin will be holding Vacation Bible School this summer at Buckingham Presbyterian Church.Stevenson United Methodist Church, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Solid Rock Ministries and Buckingham Presbyterian Church invite all children to “move, act, care, follow and share” at G-Force: God’s Love in Action Vacation Bible School.Preschoolers through teens will explore… Read more »
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Salisbury Announces Torches Celebration For Fall
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a new annual community celebration planned for downtown Salisbury along the Riverwalk this fall.“Torches – Celebrating Community” is a celebration that aspires to showcase the community, arts and culture of the local region. This occasion will provide an opportunity for all ages to come together… Read more »
Camp Provides Youth Inside Look At Harness Racing
BERLIN – Several local children got their first glimpse of harness racing last week at a unique camp offered at Ocean Downs.Ocean Downs, the track located on Route 589 in Berlin, hosted a Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) camp for area children June 26. The kids spent the day learning about the sport and even… Read more »
MML Recognizes Berlin’s Spirit
BERLIN – The Maryland Municipal League recognized Berlin for its town spirit with an achievement award this week.Berlin was one of three municipalities honored during the Maryland Municipal League (MML) annual convention in Ocean City.“What does it take to be the coolest small town in America?” said Bruce Wahl, president of MML. “Berlin knows.”While Berlin… Read more »
American Flag Effort On Coastal Bays Island Unites Strangers
OCEAN CITY — A sandy spit in the Isle of Wight Bay became an unlikely site of spontaneous patriotism on Sunday afternoon when a determined Selbyville man, with the help of new friends, raised an American flag on the recently restored island.On Sunday afternoon, Captain Glen Smith of Selbyville waded from his boat onto the… Read more »
Jack Is Back At Midtown J/R’s Ribs; Landmark Business Celebrating 35 Years
OCEAN CITY – At J/R’s Ribs midtown, the original owner is back in action bringing back the restaurants authentic recipes along with a few upgrades.J/R’s Ribs is celebrating 35 years of serving Ocean City their famous ribs among many other house recipes. The restaurant opened in 1980. Owner Jack Hubberman handed the keys over to… Read more »
No Wake Urged To Protect Nesting Birds
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Coastal Bays Program this week is asking the boating public to reduce or eliminate wakes around a small, sandy island near the Route 50 Bridge that is the only location for nesting endangered Black Skimmers in the entire state of Maryland.The small, unnamed island, referred to by many unofficially as… Read more »
Family Renovates Old Beach House With Eye On Tradition
OCEAN CITY – The Bunting family has taken on weekly vacation rentals this summer in freshly updated downtown properties that focus on keeping families together while making memories in Ocean City.The Bunting family, who owns and operates The Angler Restaurant, had experience with yearly rentals but decided to expand its horizons with weekly vacation rentals… Read more »
Action Sought To Improve Ocean Pines Bridge Safety
BERLIN – In 2009, repairs were recommended for the bridge near the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Clubhouse Drive.In 2011, replacement was recommended.Four years later, the 45-year-old bridge is still there.Ocean Pines resident Slobodan Trendic compares the homeowners association’s neglect of the bridge, as well as the neglect of the other three in the community,… Read more »
Three Turtles Returned After Seven-Month Rehab Stint
OCEAN CITY — Three successfully rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles were re-released from the beach in Ocean City early last Friday morning, but National Aquarium staffers are now dealing with a different threat to the endangered species.Last Friday morning, National Aquarium staffers released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles from the beach near the Inlet… Read more »