Berlin mayor, council defend  intentions over open meeting

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Two weeks after receiving the second violation in two years from the Maryland Open Meeting Compliance Board, Berlin’s elected officials are making it kn...

Berlin budget  closing in on revenue gap

Current tax rate included, but changes still likely with public hearing on horizon By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) With a public hearing scheduled for later this month, the Berlin mayor ...

Gay Street developer gets approval from Berlin HDC

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) A couple of months after being told to go back to the drawing board, the developer of a proposed building at 19 Gay Street got the seal of approval from t...

Nat’l Guard Birckhead adjutant gen.

Native of Snow Hill earned unanimous election by Senate (April 13, 2023) Maryland Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, a native of Snow Hill, has been unanimously confirmed by the Maryl...

Ponies and other wildlife get help from new book

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Summer is coming and so are the tourists. That means the peaceful time for the Assateague ponies and other wildlife is about to end. Samantha Norwood Co...

Chamber of Commerce and churches get ready for J-1s

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Summer Work Travel students or J-1’s can be the lifeblood of some of the local businesses during the bustling summer tourism season. More than 2,500 s...

Protest promised at Sat. board meeting

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) The next Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for April 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. “Do it for Gavin” s...

OP Farmers Market offers produce, crafts all year long

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) It was a chilly start to the spring season of the Ocean Pines Farmers Market at White Horse Park on Saturday, but that did not stop shoppers from coming...

Daly’s leaving opens third spot in race

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) Three seats are up for grabs in this year’s board of director’s elections, now that board member Frank Daly has announced he will soon be moving to...

Explore region during Delmarva Birding Weekend

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) People looking for a great way to celebrate spring need look no further than Delmarva Birding Week, April 19-23. For 27 years, the organizers of the Spr...