OC Elementary Celebrated Read Across America Day

In honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Ocean City Elementary celebrated Read Across America Day on March 2. The school welcomed special guest readers from the Board of Education and the community into...

Shirley Hall Youth Art Show Was Held

The Shirley Hall Youth Art Show was held March 3-5, at the Art League of Ocean City. Worcester Prep junior Izzy Huber of Berlin placed first in the high school category, and seventh grader Elena Gjoni...

Sentence Handed Down To 2nd Dealer In Fentanyl Overdose

BERLIN – The following represents the contents of a press release from Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s office.On February 16, 2023, Leigh Ann Williams, age 35, of Wi...

Hospital CEO Provides Update On Cyber Attack; Owrey Reports Medical Records Not Hacked

BERLIN– The investigation into the cyberattack at Atlantic General Hospital is wrapping up, according to hospital leadership.Don Owrey, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), tol...

Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival

OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.O...

Incident At The Globe Reviewed By License Board

SNOW HILL– While no formal violation was found, officials urged a Berlin business owner to be careful about entertainment in the future.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) ...

OC Officials Formalize IAFF Contract Changes

OCEAN CITY – Officials last week took the first steps in formalizing amendments to a contract between the Mayor and City Council and the town’s firefighter-paramedics union.Last week, the ...

Berlin looking at animal code insufficiencies

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) The Town of Berlin could be adopting the Worcester County animal control code as some residents push for a more organized and stricter approach to definin...

Berlin skate park designer selected

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) The skateboard wheels are in motion in Berlin. Last Tuesday, representatives from the nonprofit We Heart Berlin briefed the Berlin Parks Commission on the...

Berlin Planning Commission recommends urban design contractor

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 16, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-0 on March 8 to recommend bringing aboard an urban designer to determine how and where growth in the town should be...