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Berlin Little League breaks ground on its new facilities

BERLIN–Berlin Little League has announced the ground breaking of its new concession stand and bathroom facility. Construction was set to begin Jan. 14, with the hope to have the building up and running by opening day, scheduled for Saturday, April 12. The project has been funded through community support and a private grant awarded to… Read more »

Berlin Lions prepare for ‘Whole Hog Sausage Sale’ on Feb.1

BERLIN—The Berlin Lions Club is gearing up for its annual “Whole Hog Sausage Sale” on Feb. 1, which will begin at 8 a.m. and will last until everything is sold (usually by noon), according to the “King Lion,” Club President Ray McCabe. He said as many as 250 hogs will be processed and sold as… Read more »

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Eagle Scout On Jan. 11, at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City, Boy Scout Troop 261 held an Eagle Court of Honor for William Strang of Ocean Pines.   Strang, who is attending Towson University studying electronic media/film, has been a member of Troop 261 for seven years; he has attended two national jamborees… Read more »

Snow Hill’s First Fridays to begin again next week

SNOW HILL–Not only is February American Heart Month, Black History Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month, it also brings Ground Hog’s Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the new season of First Fridays in Snow Hill. Wear something red to town Friday, Feb. 7, and you will find some special promotions at the local… Read more »

Farlow to run for Worcester County State’s Attorney post

WORCESTER COUNTY–Attorney Mike Farlow wants to return to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. Farlow, a Democrat, was deputy state’s attorney for eight years under former State’s Attorney Joel Todd and is now seeking election to replace State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby, a Republican. “I loved the position,” Farlow said last Friday. “I loved helping victims,… Read more »

Assistance Program offers outreach, education events

SNOW HILL–The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program has an ongoing outreach and education campaign to reach uninsured residents in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The program held 36 public and private outreach events to educate communities about Maryland’s health insurance exchange and the local consumer assistance program. Throughout February, staff will continue to provide… Read more »

Ocean Pines Garden Club tour scheduled for June 12

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Garden Club will present its annual garden tour this year on June 12. To ensure another great event, the garden club is asking Ocean Pines homeowners to consider placing their garden on the tour. Large or small, cultivated or “natural,” formal or informal–all gardens are given consideration. Having a variety of… Read more »

Important to research eligibilities before opening new IRA

As April 15 approaches, many taxpayers should make sure that they contribute to their IRAs so as to receive the related tax benefit. If you do this, it’s important to make sure that you satisfy the contribution eligibility requirements in order to avoid penalties. Following are some important reminders to help you to meet these… Read more »

Taylor executive director of youth, family services

BERLIN—When Steven Taylor decided to step back a bit from his daily management duties as co-owner of Ayers Creek Adventures to succeed Teresa Fields as executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Services on Jan. 6 he became the second man to hold that post in the organization’s history. In doing so, Taylor is returning… Read more »

Cathell, county’s Register of Wills, files for fifth term

WORCESTER COUNTY–Charlotte Kerbin Cathell, register of wills for Worcester County, has filed for re-election. She has served the citizens of Worcester County for four terms and takes pride in the knowledgeable, professional and friendly constituent service provided by her office.  When asked why she has filed for re-election, Cathell said, “I love my job –… Read more »