Stormwater code’s impact worrisome, group says

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A Berlin stormwater management code that requires property developers to obtain easements from downstream neighbors to build up a lot could be amended, per a recommendatio...

Deputies honored for heroic car fire rescue

By Brian Shane Staff Writer From a short distance in the dark of night, the fire on the highway appears only as a bright, flickering glow on the grainy police bodycam footage. Only as the sheriff’s ...

Fiddlers rosin up bows for Berlin

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s popular and enduring Fiddler’s Convention is back this weekend for its 33rd year of bluegrass, folk, and country tunes. Berlin’s Chamber of Commerce is gear...

Committees could be cut by Ocean Pines board

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Several of the advisory committees in Ocean Pines that had been tasked with recommending initiatives and community improvements to the Board of Directors may be eliminated...

Purnell Crossing looking to add 20 homes in next phase

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission last week reviewed preliminary subdivision plans for the construction of phase five of a development project at Purnell Crossing South. Troy...

Stanley Hansen

Stanley Hansen Ocean City Stanley Hansen, age 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, joining his beloved wife Jeanette. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Almer...

Diane Devanna

Diane Devanna Berlin Diane Devanna passed away at home on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and enduring journey with cancer. Born and raised in South Jersey...

09/18/2025 Bayside Editorial: Pines committees: to be or not to be?

Pines committees: to be or not to be? Whether Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors member Jeff Heavner is making the right call as he seeks the dissolution of most of the OPA’s advisory commit...

Outdoor televisions added to OP Clubhouse

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines is preparing for fall staples, football season and Halloween, with new outdoor televisions at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille to feature NFL and college matchups ...

West Street overhaul eyed in Berlin but plan details, timing remain unclear

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin is working towards improving the roadway and utilities on West Street. This project would include readjusting pump stations, addressing stormwater chall...