James G. Whalan

James G. Whalan New York James (“Jim”) G. Whalan, 77, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, in Liberty, N.Y. He is the brother of Judith Ann Whalan, of Ocean...

Deborah J. Fredo

Deborah J. Fredo Ocean Pines With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah J. Fredo (referred to by old friends as Debbie), a beloved resident of Ocean Pines, who peacefully left us on Aug. 5,...

Berlin loses nearly $1M in funding for Route 113 work; mayor calls grant cut ‘heartbreaking’

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) The future of a project to create safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings on Route 113 in Berlin now looks bleak, as a significant portion of already awarded...

Berlin sets new fee structure for peddler licenses

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) The Berlin Council adopted an ordinance this week that restricts peddling in town outside the hours of Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and prohib...

New Berlin regulation gives council power to revoke business permits

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) The Berlin Mayor and Council now have the authority to revoke business licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance for ...

OPA haunted house volunteers honored with Sam Wilkinson Award

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) Ocean Pines’ annual haunted house volunteers were recognized this past week with the Sam Wilkinson Award, an honor given each year to an individual o...

Incumbents return, fire station referendum passes

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) For the Ocean Pines Association, the board of directors will remain as is, as incumbents Monica Rakowski, Steve Jacobs, and Stuart Lakernick secured the mo...

Route 589 property rezoned for new homes

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) A new site plan for a mixed-use, multi-family development project along the Route 589 corridor could be in the works after Worcester County officials rezone...

Golf tourneys planned at Ocean Pines club

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 14, 2025) This summer and fall, tournaments will be held at the Ocean Pines Golf Club to benefit local charities and outreach programs. First up on the community’s...

Theresa Marie Costello

Theresa Marie Costello Glassboro, N.J. Theresa Marie “Terri” Costello, of Glassboro, NJ, passed away on Aug. 5, 2025, in Voorhees, N.J. Born on Oct. 26, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pa., Terri b...