Berlin Council Officially Approves 18% Tax Hike In 4-1 Vote

BERLIN –  After months of discussion, town officials approved an 18% property tax increase.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve a ...

City Doubles Down On WMO Broadcast Sponsorship

OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week signed off on a proposal for the town of Ocean City to officially sponsor the live broadcast of the White Marlin Open on two days this summer.Duri...

BLC Approves Family Entertainment Complex For Old JR’s Site

SNOW HILL –  The connections of Ropewalk are moving forward with plans to bring a new family friendly restaurant to north Ocean City.Ropewalk’s Marc McFaul and Chris Reda shared plans...

Seahawks Fall To Clippers In Section Final

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team battle back twice from big early deficits against old rival Bennett in the 3A-East sectional final on Tuesday but ultimately fell to the Clippers...

Berlin Parks Commission Briefs

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items last Tuesday: Spring, summer programs Two organizations inquired about access to the recreationa...

Residents do not like traffic circle concept, citing safety

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) A majority of residents of Ocean Pines believe that a traffic circle proposed by the Maryland Department of Transportation at the intersection of Route 589 ...

Allen gets four months for defrauding OPA residents

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) A 47-year-old man will spend four months in prison for defrauding Ocean Pines residents, the Tuesday, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office r...

Purnell Crossing homeowners show up to Planning Comm.

By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (May 16, 2019) Purnell Crossing homeowners continued to express their frustrations over a proposed rental development on an adjacent property at the Berlin Planning Comm...

Cruisin’ OC returns to resort, Berlin

By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (May 17, 2019) The 29th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event rolled into the resort on Thursday and will continue until Sunday. This nationally-recognized show attracts more...

Berlin at crossroads of preservation and cost

Letter writer Jeff Smith makes a good point this week: no one wants to see a repeat of the money scramble Berlin officials and residents experienced during this year’s budget process. It’s certain...