Berlin must deal with lead pipes issue now It’s not a now-or-never proposition, but it’s close enough for Berlin town officials, who really don’t have a choice but to continue their pursuit of i...
William B. Todd Sr. Berlin William B. Todd Sr., age 88, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Claude Milton To...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club’s new outdoor kitchen will be operational by summer, Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola announced Saturday al...
Berlin Town Council seeks ways to eliminate $400K shortfall in FY27 budget By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council discussed eliminating the community’s Independence Da...
County reserve fund gives officials flexibility, as other operating costs increase By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) Ocean Pines sewer customers will see one part of their quarterly bill cu...
Mayor, finance director oppose approach, decisions in speeches By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Berlin Town Council proposed cutting approximately $389,000 from its proposed budget fo...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The Town of Berlin is pursuing the possibility of paying for parking improvements in public and quasi-public lots with a slice of local room tax revenue...
Change to increase display of political signs from 30 days to 45 day, officials say By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 30, 2026) The timeframe for allowing election signs to be posted in Ocean Pines ...
Room tax set aside symbolic gesture With the Town of Berlin facing $1 million in repairs and maintenance of the publicly available parking areas, it’s easy to favor taking a 10% slice of the room ta...
William T. Dorman, Jr. Berlin William Thomas (Tom) Dorman Jr, age 89, passed away April 20, 2026, in Berlin. Born Sept. 15, 1936, he was the son of the late William T. Dorman Sr. and Elva Mae (Owens) ...
Ellen F. Lurz Berlin Ellen F. Lurz (Cramer) passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning April 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ellen was born in Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1952 to Russell Cramer an...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 23, 2026) The Town of Berlin is considering a modest property tax increase for the first time in several years as officials work to close a projected $412,000 short...
Drewer Army veteran retired from reserve as Sgt. Maj. By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 23, 2026) The Town of Berlin has appointed Col. Howard “Howie” Drewer as its next chief of police, marking...
Berlin tax increase hardly guaranteed Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall’s proposal to add 1.25 cents to the town’s property tax rate suggests the town’s finances, constrained as they are by the slow-to-...
Shirley Ammann Eppard Berlin Shirley Ammann Eppard died peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. She was a beloved wife, mother, gr...
It’s been a year, get on with parcel sale A year ago this week, Town of Berlin officials announced they had reached an agreement with Palmer and Sandy Gillis to sell a 9.35-acre piece of the Heron P...
Daniel Edward Barnhart Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Edward Barnhart 66, of Berlin, who departed this life on March 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 22...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) In an effort to support outreach programs for children this summer, the Ocean Pines Anglers Club is hosting a flea market this month, offering fishing, cra...
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) After months on the market and a sometimes-contentious sales process, Snow Hill officials have finalized the sale of their downtown firehouse for $300,000. ...
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) A last-ditch fundraising surge saved the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City from closing its doors, but the nonprofit still faces an uncertain futur...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) The Town of Berlin, in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, will hold a public meeting later this month to present plans for a stream restor...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Smoke will rise from the lawn of Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House Museum later this month when it presents its fourth annual old-fashioned pig roast. This...
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Ocean City restaurateur Peter Elias and his partners in a 17th Street renovation project are facing a $3.5 million court-ordered judgment after defaulting o...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Just a year after its formation, a cheerleading program in Berlin is heading to Florida for the Allstar World Championship to compete against teams acros...
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (April 9, 2026) Local kids will have the opportunity this summer to read their way to prizes and fun through the Worcester County Library’s annual reading challenge to p...
