(Sept. 1, 2016) With an increased threat of violence comes an increased need for protection, and Pocomoke City armor manufacturer Hardwire LLC is focused on meeting that need, while also supporting other local businesses. “Right now we’re filling the demand, and we can scale the way we’re scaling because of the growing demand. It’s good… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) Rehoboth restaurant and raw bar Fins is coming to downtown Berlin, filling the spot vacated by Leaky Pete’s, which closed unexpectedly in July. Owner Jeff Hamer opened the first Fins in Rehoboth in 2005, called Fins Fish House & Raw Bar. After operating a build-your-own sandwich shop for several years, he said… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) The members of the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee appeared to reach something of a breakthrough during its last meeting on Aug. 25. The five-member panel had been working for the better part of a year on creating a communitywide survey to gather data for a comprehensive plan – their mandate… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) Salt Water Media owners Stephanie Fowler and Patty Gregorio were struck by a scooter on Saturday afternoon after the operator failed to stop at a red light on Coastal Highway at 41st Street. Police said the two Berlin business owners had just stepped off the sidewalk into the bus lane when a… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) The relationship between the new Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors leadership and one of its advisory committees got off to a rocky start this week, based on emails provided to the Gazette. On Aug. 28, new Director Slobodan Trendic, who was just named liaison to the clubs committee, contacted its chairman,… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a special meeting in the administration building on Aug. 26. Agenda swap Director Brett Hill withdrew a motion related to park space at the Ocean Pines Swim and Racquet Club. Residents had complained that the site, which the association uses… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) The bulk of a special Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors session last Friday dealt with a series of project updates requested during the Aug. 22 organizational meeting. Specifically, several of the new directors had asked then-General Manager Bob Thompson to clarify where the association was with its improvements at the Manklin… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) More than 6,500 students are getting ready to attend Worcester County’s 14 public schools for the 2016-2017 school year with Tuesday, Sept. 6, marking the first day back in session. “We are very excited to welcome our students back into the halls of our schools,” Carrie Sterrs, schools spokesperson, said. “We look… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams filed the paperwork to run for reelection this week, seeking a third consecutive term. As of press time only a single opponent has filed against the incumbent mayor, District 2 Councilwoman Lisa Hall. In a press release on Monday, Williams said his priority was “the work that remains… Read more »

(Sept. 1, 2016) Improving the local economy is a tall order for any person, and has proven especially difficult to balance here because of a divide that exists somewhere to the south of Berlin — where, currently, the tourism/hospitality market falls away and the agricultural aspects take precedence. Yet those are the responsibilities vested in… Read more »