Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 17, 2020

“OC Supports Green & Unseen Wind Farms.”That was the headline on communications from the Town of Ocean City in advance of what was being called the “Save Our Sunrise Public Hear...

Worthwhile Work On Reducing Costs

Current efforts at City Hall to address the loss of year-round residents in Ocean City are worthwhile.Implementing incentives and reducing fees associated with new construction are wise options for th...

Synthetic ice rink successful, full schedule to be released

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Worcester County’s synthetic ice rink is on the move, most likely to Berlin next. The rink had its debut at the Worcester County Recreation Center in...

Commissioners consider new possibility for cell antennas

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Ocean Pines might see another solution for improved cell service along Route 90. A discussion of that possibility arose after the Worcester County Comm...

Four days remain to enjoy Restaurant Week in Berlin

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Thirteen businesses are offering discounted and special meal prices for the fourth annual Berlin Restaurant Week until Sunday. The 13 businesses are Crush ...

Berlin walks fine edge on short-term rentals

Short-term rentals have become a long-term headache for elected officials across the country, as they weigh the interests of their constituents in residential neighborhoods and the property rights of ...

Berlin house fire fatality identified, cause unknown

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The woman who died as a result of a house fire in Berlin has been identified as Carol Handy, 81, according to Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMaho...

County treasurer’s office to move

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer Wor. votes to use computer lab in OP library, but that action violates contract (Jan. 16, 2020) Although the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office intends to move into...

Pines native Roscoe Leslie begins as county attorney

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners announced the name of their new attorney, Roscoe Leslie, on Jan. 2, bring onboard an Ocean Pines native. Leslie grad...

January 16 Briefs

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) During the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, several motions were passed or considered for approval. EDUs The council approved a request for two ...