Nigerian Detainee Dies In County Jail

SNOW HILL — A Nigerian national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) passed away last week while being detained in the Worcester County Jail.Around 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, Anth...

Seahawks Ready For Iron Horse Duals

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s unbeaten varsity wrestling team looks to keep the momentum going this weekend when it competes in the prestigious Iron Horse Duals tournament.The Seahawks cruised throu...

Obituaries – January 3, 2020

Edgar William TurneyOCEAN CITY — Edgar William (Ed) Turney (83) departed this world on Dec. 23, 2019.Ed was born in Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 18, 1936, son of the late Edgar C. and Marion A. Turne...

Event Aims To Spotlight ‘Spectacular’ Winter Birding

BERLIN — The 2020 Winter Delmarva Birding Weekend will host hundreds of nature enthusiasts to the shore Jan. 24-26 for a near-shore maritime boat cruise, waterfowl, seal and eagle-watching trips...

Local Homeless Man Stomped For Vodka

OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested and charged with first-degree assault last week after allegedly stomping a local homeless man on the Boardwalk and stealing his bottle of vodka.Around...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 3, 2020

For the past 15 years, I have devoted space in the first issue of the new year to making predictions on the news over the next 12 months. Here are some of my thoughts on what will make headlines for ...

Former Seahawk Wins National Title

BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur and U.S. Naval Academy wrestling standout last week won the championship in the Senior Nationals in Texas to move closer to a berth on the U.S. national team for the 20...

First Keeper Tautog of 2020

I was pleased to have the 2nd day of the new year produce my 2nd fishing report as well as some of my buddies were out taking advantage of what started out as a nice day.  It was flat calm first ...

Communications committee talks electronic signs

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 2, 2020) After opening discussions with Worcester County officials about a possible change in the sign code, the OPA Communications Committee concluded on Dec. 19 th...

Historic Berlin Foodie Tour to come to town

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Jan. 2, 2020) For Sandy Gillis, creator of the OC Foodie Tour, the soft opening of the Historic Berlin Foodie Tour that took place last month was a success. “Everyon...