1/22/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tyson project process needs to be efficient

Tyson project process needs to be efficient Palmer Gillis’ company, Coastal Ventures Properties, has a few ideas for the redevelopment of the Tyson Foods properties on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Be...

Carol E. Mills

Carol E. Mills Ocean Pines Carol Elizabeth Mills of Ocean Pines passed away November 18, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 92. She was born to Clarence and Bertha Hahn...

William P. Rogers Jr.

William P. Rogers Jr. Bishopville William (Billy) Purnell Rogers Jr, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at 59 years young. Billy was born on June 18, 1966 to parents Jacqueline Tingle Rogers a...

Hour changes, additions possible for Berlin’s kids ball drop

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Although the town’s New Year’s Eve ball drop drew a strong turnout, the mayor and Town Council on Monday wondered if a later start time or additional activities could ...

Auxer’s winning idea takes competition and big check

Glass cremation keepsake wins grant to help company expand with new enterprise By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new branch of Berlin-based business Jeffrey Auxer Designs will continue to provide memoria...

Decatur basketball coach faces allegations

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Stephen Decatur High School’s head basketball coach Bryon Johnson was taken into custody last week on charges related to an alleged sexual assault of a minor. Johnson, k...

Berlin to host Restaurant Week, Jan. 19-26

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Nearly every establishment in Berlin will welcome patrons with delicious eats and great deals during the town’s tenth annual Restaurant Week. This year’s multiday even...

Berlin starts talks on how to meet state’s ADU law

New legislation requires towns to allow accessory dwellings By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin mayor and Town Council began early discussions this week on how the town will comply with a new stat...

State’s firefighters to parade downtown Berlin in June

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association (MSFA) is relocating its annual parade from Ocean City to downtown Berlin this summer, citing a consistent decline in partic...

Phil Scruggs

Phil Scruggs Ocean City Family and friends are devastated to announce the passing of our adored Phil Scruggs at the age of 53. Phil was one of the kindest, good-hearted souls you could ever meet. He l...