BERLIN–Berlin’s 43rd annual Christmas parade attracted a crowd of several thousand who lined the parade route along Main Street to near capacity on Dec. 5. A total of 83 groups participated in the parade which was sponsored by the Berlin Main Street, in cooperation with the merchants of Berlin. The parade is funded through the… Read more »
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Consider giving monetary gift to charity this holiday season
‘Tis the season to give. Have you ever considered a substantial gift to a charity? With a properly planned gift, you could rearrange your investment portfolio without paying capital gains tax on appreciated property or you could also possibly get an income tax deduction. However, to get the tax advantages related with planned giving, your… Read more »
Assateague Island annual passes now available for ‘14
BERLIN–Are you looking for the perfect gift for that person on your Christmas list who loves to spend time at the beach? How about a year-long entrance pass to Assateague Island where a stroll along the shore, paddle in the bay, or casting a line of bait is a great way to spend time. The… Read more »
Painter Laura Jenkins among Berlin Art Stroll participants
BERLIN—Baked Dessert Cafe & Gallery is hosting local painter Laura Jenkins as the December artist of the month, including during the Dec. 13 Second Friday Art Stroll. Jenkins is donating 100 percent of the month’s proceeds from sales of her featured oil paintings to the West Ocean City nonprofit organization Diakonia. Jenkins participated in the… Read more »
Deadline to enter ‘Light Up the Pines’ decorating contest Dec. 13
OCEAN PINES—It’s not too late for homeowners to combine their landscaping decorating talent with their holiday spirit for the annual “Light Up the Pines” outdoor holiday display contest, but the deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Sixteen homeowners participated in the event last year. The homeowners who register for the competition… Read more »
Police find 502 cigarette cases in car
BERLIN–On Dec. 9 at 2126 hours, a Berlin police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on US 113 and Burley Street. The driver, Nasser Othman, 30, of Clifton, N.J., was driving a rental vehicle without authorization. Othman gave conflicting stories of his departure and destination. The officer saw in plain view four cases of… Read more »
Swim with Santa Dec. 14 at Ocean Pines indoor pool
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department will host its sixth annual Swim with Santa event at Ocean Pines’ indoor pool facility. The event is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sports Core pool located on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. … Read more »
Possibility of code of conduct proposal raises debate on board
OCEAN PINES—A discussion on a possible proposal to reinstitute a code of conduct for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors set off a firestorm of debate during the Dec. 4 work session. Director Terri Mohr distributed background material for a motion governing board members’ conduct that she planned to reintroduce during the Dec. 18… Read more »
Commercial use sought for former Berlin Tyson’s plant
BERLIN—Every town has that one “white elephant” commercial building that proves to be tough to turn into an ongoing enterprise, but Economic and Development Director Michael Day is not giving up on the site of Berlin’s former Tyson’s Food chicken processing plant. The building is located on a 60-acre lot at 10009 Old Ocean City… Read more »
Property tax drop causes slight fall in town revenue
BERLIN—Auditors from the Salisbury firm PKS & Company P.A. reported an “unmodified” audit opinion of the financial statements prepared by town officials during the Dec. 9 meeting of the mayor and town council. PKS representatives Leslie Michalik, a PKS manager, and Mike Kleger, a partner with the firm, noted the term “unmodified opinion” had replaced… Read more »