(Nov. 6, 2014) First it was delayed a week, now it is delayed indefinitely. A study commissioned by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to determine the economic impact of restricting phosphorus found in chicken manure used to fertilize crops was put on hold for a second time this month. Originally slated for release on Oct…. Read more »
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Flower shop blooms once again
(Nov. 6, 2014) The long-dormant flower shop on 3 Pitts Street in Berlin is getting a makeover. Florist and designer Autumn Graves is set to take over the store, soon-to-be renamed Bleached Butterfly, by Dec. 1. “I’m keeping it a flower shop, but taking it up a few notches as far as making it a… Read more »
Berlin Chamber selects its next administrator
(Nov. 6, 2014) After two months hanging in virtual limbo, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce has found a replacement to head its day-to-day operations. The chamber last week tapped Jim Volk, a part-time Realtor at Hileman Real Estate Inc., as the new administrator. Joya Mattie, who had been the executive director of the chamber, stepped… Read more »
OPA GM Bob Thompson sets date for town hall meeting
(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines… Read more »
Worcester County honors public safety personnel
(Nov. 6, 2014) April 17 began as a cool, windy and somewhat drizzly day. With the arrival of early evening hours, temperatures dipped. Seemingly, the day had passed with little more excitement than that which is common with fluctuating spring weather conditions. The evening calm, however, was about to be broken. At 6:02 p.m. Worcester… Read more »
Desire for rec center primary issue for some
(Nov. 6, 2014) Beth Gourley wants a recreation center in Berlin – and she’s not the only one. Gourley, owner of Go Organic Grocer, organized an impromptu rally at the end of the last mayor and council meeting when dozens of citizens of all ages showed up to petition for the center. The former Tyson… Read more »
Students reflect on participation and the mural
(Nov. 6, 2014) The wait is finally over: Stephen Decatur Park’s mural will be unveiled this weekend at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m. The mural was painted by local artist Ann Ashman, who combined different elements from drawings done by nine Stephen Decatur students on what Berlin means to them. Ashman started… Read more »
Strategic planning sessions could resume in near future
(Nov. 6, 2014) Strategic planning sessions asking for public comment on new town projects have again become a topic of discussion in Berlin. Mayor Gee Williams pointed to the planning sessions after public outcry for a town recreation center erupted during a council meeting last week. Williams said a number of things stalled the sessions,… Read more »
Boat ramp bid finally accepted
(Nov. 6, 2014) It took a special session and two directors swapping votes Monday, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a $252,000 bid to rebuild the White Horse Park boat ramp. The OPA originally balked at approving the lone proposal, which was by Chincoteague-based Fisher Marine Construction Inc., during a regular meeting… Read more »
GOP takes almost all
(Nov. 6, 2014) It was a tough day for Democrats across the country, while Worcester County showed an even greater preference for Republicans in almost all offices. Larry Hogan grabbed most of the headlines on election evening, Tuesday, Nov. 4, upsetting Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown by more than 75,000 votes statewide. Hogan won 51.47 percent… Read more »