Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served

By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembr...

Berlin making tweaks to new parking lot; Usage solid last weekend, officials say

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Progress at Berlin’s new parking lot, located on the corner of West and Washington streets, is moving along, with ongoing discussions about possible impr...

Berlin’s first sign auction raises $10K-plus for community center effort

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Town of Berlin’s street sign auction, launched earlier this month, has drawn to a close, securing over $10,000 in revenue for the municipality’s co...

Berlin approves old chicken plant property rezoning; Residential determination ruled a mistake

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Following a public hearing, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from developers to rezone parcel 57 at Heron Park from R-1, residential, to B-2, sho...

Town Hall renovations discussed; Council approves more services after decisions on interior departments, entry

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Berlin Town Council approved a proposal from Haley Architecture this week for additional services to the Town Hall renovation project. The initiative w...

Aquatics Committee clarifies member roles; Protocol states suggestions must be in writing, sent to OPA general manager first

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee aims to strengthen its working relationship with community staff and the board of directors to ensure facility ...

Mayor, council seek more control over risky business

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council reviewed a potential ordinance that could revoke businesses licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance fo...

Thomas W. Purnell

Thomas W. Purnell Berlin Thomas W. Purnell, 89, of Berlin, departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late...

Janice Louise Cropper

Janice Louise Cropper Ocean City Janice Louise Cropper, age 78, of Ocean City, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home.  She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Edward Stanley Aydelotte ...

07/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town should be able to revoke licenses

Town should be able to revoke licenses Being able to revoke a business’s license makes sense according to the laws of nature: for every action, there is an opposite reaction. Although it’s highly ...