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🌱 How a Berlin eighth-grader earned a spot on “18 Under 18”

Good morning Berlin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Berlin eighth-grader earned a spot on “18 Under 18”
  • Which Berlin fourth-grader just earned statewide honors for mayoral ideas?
  • Berlin community remembers the life of Daniel Edward Barnhart

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and windy with showers, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Most Blessed Sacrament School's Seidon Shaffer recognized by Junior Achievement (thedialog.org) — A Berlin middle-schooler, Most Blessed Sacrament student Seidon Shaffer, has been named to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore’s 2026 “18 Under 18” list for his leadership, service, and academic achievements. From 4-H public speaking and agricultural projects to volunteer work with Operation We Care and Habitat for Humanity, his efforts will be celebrated at a public awards ceremony May 18 in Salisbury.
   

• Spring Ridge Student Among Winners In Maryland 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest (thebaynet.com) — A Worcester Preparatory School student from Berlin is among just 11 fourth-graders statewide honored in Maryland’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest, celebrating the Maryland Municipal League’s 90th anniversary. The winners were recognized in Annapolis for creative visions of how tradition and innovation could shape their hometowns 90 years from now, with state and municipal leaders applauding their ideas and education.
   

• Daniel Edward Barnhart - Worcester County News Bayside Gazette (baysideoc.net) — Berlin residents are mourning the passing of 66-year-old Daniel Edward Barnhart, a local business owner who ran DJ Lawncare and worked at Oceans East Apartments. His family, including relatives in Berlin, invite friends to a May 9 memorial service in Ocean City and a July celebration of life in Pennsylvania, and suggest memorial donations to Hope Lodge or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Town of Berlin has Smart Meters.
    Our meter sent out an alarm that it had gone up to 300 degrees. If it was left unchecked it could set the house on fire. I called Roy Case and he… (Nextdoor Berlin)
  • Is anyone in the Ocean Pines area have any perennials they are thinning out and they would like to share?.
    I am attempting to make my large raised garden all perennials. It is a sunny area. (Nextdoor Ocean Pines)
  • EOS Hospitality posted a job opening for Activities Attendant in Berlin. Apply here.
  • Walgreens posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocean City

  • SHA pauses Ocean City bike lane pilot after town raises safety concerns (wboc.com)
  • No boardwalk curfew: Ocean City shuts down viral rumor about public access (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Ocean City to allow larger canopies on the beach this summer, but still no tents (wmar2news.com)

Snow Hill

  • The Town of Snow Hill approves the sale of old firehouse (wmdt.com)

Ok Berlin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berlin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berlin

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.