BERLIN—The Lions Club is seeking nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year Award, The deadline for nominations is March 14. The award is intended to recognize a citizen who has provided a significant service to the community. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce at 14 South Main St.,… Read more »
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No limits to mother’s creativity in kitchen
We knew it was inevitable. Mom’s passing was an event that we all dreaded but understood given the many years she was blessed to be here. She had a smile, a wit and a charisma that lit up a room. The humor groomed over 86 years, a 43-year marriage, eight children, 17 grandchildren and six… Read more »
Berlin’s success cool for entire region
So this is probably going to be the last week I’ll get to say the name “Cazenovia” as in the town finishing second behind Berlin in the Budget Travel Magazine coolest small town contest. Berlin and its Mayor Gee Williams wanted this win badly. Along with the County, the region and even Governor Martin O’Malley,… Read more »
Important opportunity
When Monday turned into Tuesday earlier this week, Berlin had become the winner of Budget Travel Magazine’s Coolest Small Town in America contest. Berlin collected 28 percent of the contest’s 137,819 votes for a total of 39,285 votes. Finishing second was Cazenovia, N.Y., a town located fairly close to Syracuse. It’s too early to tell… Read more »
Pickleball clinic set for community center in Pines
OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines is offering a pickleball clinic on Sundays from 2-3 p.m; beginning Sunday, March 2, and running for four weeks. This clinic is a family-friendly beginner’s course. All equipment is provided at no additional charge. This increasingly popular sport is a cross between ping pong, badminton and tennis. The cost is $15 per… Read more »
Conway, Hall bring pedestrian safety issues to Annapolis
MARYLAND—Delegate Norm Conway (D-38B) and Berlin Town Councilmember Lisa Hall testified before the General Assembly’s Environmental Matters Committee on Feb. 21 to bring the matter of pedestrian safety to a statewide level of awareness. Conway testified at the committee’s first reading of HB 873, a bill he has sponsored to update the maximum speed limit… Read more »
Foundation accepting scholarship requests
MARYLAND–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the 2014 Hazel Minority Teacher’s Scholarship Award. The application deadline is May 2. Scholarship amounts of up to $2,000 will be awarded. Eligible minority residents in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties who are interested in pursuing a teaching career, have demonstrated financial need, community… Read more »
Chamber cites awardees; installs newest officials
BERLIN—The Berlin Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers was held at Waterman’s Seafood Company on Feb. 20. Receiving awards at the chamber’s awards ceremony year were Ruth Koontz, of Main St Deli, who received the New Business Award; Donna Compher of Sisters, who received the Philanthropist Award; and Jan Quick of… Read more »
Town OKs road closures for second annual High Heel Race
BERLIN—The Town Council voted to approve road closures for Women Supporting Women’s Second Annual High Heel Race, which this year is scheduled for June 6, during the Feb. 10 meeting. Mary Henderson, office coordinator for the Worcester County Chapter, said the first such race, which took place last year, was well attended. She thanked the… Read more »
Delmarva Power issues refunds
NEWARK, DEL. – Delmarva Power on Feb. 18 began issuing natural gas rate refunds to customers. The refund, which will include interest paid to the customer, is a result of the most recent natural gas rate case settlement in October 2013. In July 2013, following Delaware law, Delmarva Power implemented a temporary natural gas… Read more »