BERLIN — With Thanksgiving in the books and the holiday shopping season now in full swing, local residents and visitors are flocking to area malls and shopping centers, prompting local law enforcement officials this week to issue a few common sense reminders to ensure they, and their packages, make it home safely. With the arrival… Read more »
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Resort Council Approves First Social Media Policy
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City approved a formal social media policy this week that will serve as a guide to how staff utilize the tools to communicate content to the public. “Social media has changed the way we communicate, both personally and professionally,” Communications Manager Jessica Waters said. “While social media is… Read more »
Pepper Shack Features Variety Of Sauces, Tasting Stations
OCEAN CITY – The Pepper Shack is coming to Route 611, alongside of Pepper’s Tavern, and will be offering hundreds of hot sauces and spices as well as the revival of penny candy. Owner Denny-O opened Peppers Tavern on 16th Street and the Boardwalk 17 years ago and billed it as “Ocean City’s finest five-star… Read more »
Berlin In Small Town Poll Running
BERLIN — While Berlin has been promoting itself as “Maryland’s Coolest Small Town,” for months, it could receive recognition as one of America’s coolest small towns this winter. “Berlin is now in the top 10 for Budget Travel’s, ‘Coolest Small Town in the Country,’” Mike Day, director of Economic and Community Development, told the Berlin… Read more »
Berlin Wind Turbine Construction To Begin Shortly
BERLIN — At this week’s Berlin Mayor and Council meeting, a returning service member was honored, a rules and regulations ordinance for town parks was passed, voter re-districting was discussed and an update on the Berlin wind turbine project was given.Turbine Work Soon Berlin’s first wind turbine, which will be located at the former Rayne’s… Read more »
School Board Hears Work-Based Learning Update
SNOW HILL — Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs in Worcester County were put under the spotlight at the November Board of Education with officials discussing the impact of the programs on students’ career readiness and how funding has evolved over the years. WBL is divided into five categories: Employment Experience Programs, Work Study Programs, Internship Programs,… Read more »
Holiday Wrappings Fashion Show, Luncheon Near
OCEAN CITY — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is celebrating two big milestones this year nationally and locally. The organization is marking its 100th year of existence in 2013 while in Ocean City the Holiday Wrappings Fashion Show and Luncheon turns 25 years old next month. Featuring raffles, auctions, food and fashion, Holiday Wrappings has… Read more »
Couple Awarded $1M In Verdict
SALISBURY — Two weeks after a similar accident in southern Worcester County had a comparitively happy ending, a Wicomico County jury last week awarded a couple injured in a motor vehicle collision with a large piece of farm equipment a $1 million-plus verdict. The Washington, D.C.-based Cochran Firm announced last week it had secured a… Read more »
Museums Offer Holiday Events
BERLIN — The Museums of Worcester County have announced that a number of holiday programs will be offered throughout the month of December. On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will be having an open house. The theme is “Christmas By the Sea.” The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to… Read more »
Virtual Swim Added To Annual AGH Benefit
BERLIN – Planners of the 20th Annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim have announced a new feature of the event, the Virtual Swim. Now, shore residents can still participate in the popular fundraising event for the acute care community hospital, even if they plan to be out of town on New Year’s Day. “We wanted… Read more »