Berlin To Issue RFP For Smart Meter Installation

BERLIN– Smart meters should be monitoring water usage at homes in Berlin by this fall.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to proceed with issuing a request for proposals (RFP) f...

Yet Another 20+ Pound Tautog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’ve still got a couple of weeks before we’ll have a fishing report every day, but the frequency is getting a little more consistent….whic...

Early OC Budget Proposal Maintains Same Tax Rate; Constant Rate Brings In Additional $478K Due To Rising Valuation

OCEAN CITY – Salary increases, additional public safety positions, and a tax rate above constant yield highlighted last week’s introduction of the fiscal year 2024 budget.Last Thursday, C...

UPDATED: Berlin Town Council Violates Open Meetings Act

BERLIN – A January contract discussion between Town of Berlin officials regarding the Berlin Fire Company should have been open to the public, according to the Maryland Open Meetings Compliance...

Hospital To Notify Individuals Impacted By Cyberattack

BERLIN– Atlantic General Hospital is currently notifying individuals whose personal information might be impacted by the cyberattack that occurred in January.On March 24, Atlantic General Hospi...

First Two Flounder of the Season in the Bay and 19 Pound Tautog in the Ocean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was a little windy inshore to start the day, but when that laid out this afternoon it was absolutely beautiful!  It was a great day to be on the wate...

Worcester EMS Service Impacted By Out-Of-State Calls

SNOW HILL– Worcester County will be reaching out to neighboring jurisdictions to share concerns about EMS coverage.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to write to off...

Changes Underway At Saltwater 75 Property; Neighbors Share Objections To Tiki Bar, Privacy Wall

OCEAN CITY – Changes are underway at an Ocean City restaurant after neighbors expressed concerns.A tiki bar constructed at Saltwater 75, the restaurant being built at the former location of BJ&...

Ladies Shriner’s Auxiliary Donated Diapers to the Grace Center

The Ladies from the local Shriner’s Auxiliary recently restocked the diaper supply at the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health located in Berlin. Pictured with some of the diapers ...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 24, 2023

Last year seemed quieter than usual on the crime front in Ocean City, and the annual police report confirmed as much this week. Nearly every indicator – such as calls for service, assaults and ...