Charles “Chuck” B. Rau

Charles “Chuck” B. Rau Berlin Charles “Chuck” B. Rau was born On Aug. 10, 1949, in Baltimore, and passed away suddenly on Dec. 29, 2023. His parents were Charles “Buck” and Mary Norma Rau....

Affordable housing needs attention too

As the Town of Berlin joins Ocean City’s pursuit of a major sports complex in northern Worcester County, it also needs to help provide an answer to the continuously overlooked question of where the ...

Assessments decline  in projected budget for Ocean Pines

Golf shows revenue gains as OP plan expects $2M   increase in total income By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Most Ocean Pines residents can expect another decrease in lot assessments i...

Restaurant Week in Berlin

By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) As the holidays end and winter sets in, Berlin establishments have created special menus for their Restaurant Week. Approximately 15 eateries are partici...

Replacement of water meters in Berlin underway

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Public Works crews have started to replace water meters in Berlin with a new Smart Water Meter that will wirelessly transmit water use data. The data wi...

Local species important to character of Ocean Pines

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) Trees are part of the natural beauty of Ocean Pines. But as the community ages, so do the trees. The OPA Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committ...

Midnight ball drop dropped in Berlin due to low turnout

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) While the crowds were large for the 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve ball drop in Berlin, they petered out for the midnight event, leaving the mayor and council ...

Berlin Council supports fund request for sports complex

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) The Berlin Town Council voted to have Mayor Zack Tyndall send a letter to Secretary Helene Grady of the Maryland Department of Budget and Management sup...

Berlin Briefs

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 11, 2024) The Berlin Historic Committee and the mayor and council discussed and approved the following matters at their meetings this week. South Main Street The...

Diakonia blessed with much community support all year

Volunteers, nonprofits, local civic groups, businesses support those in need By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) Diakonia, a shelter and food pantry in West Ocean City, is a hub of activity...