Gazette Editorial: Ethics generally deal with actions, not words

The Berlin Ethics Commission’s decision that At-Large Councilman Thom Gulyas committed no breach when he allegedly criticized a citizen in harsh terms during a telephone call is almost a head-shaker...

Crowded field for three Snow Hill offices

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 4, 2019) Voters will have plenty of options to choose from when they go to the polls for the 2019 Snow Hill General Election. According to a Town of Snow Hill p...

Editorial Cartoon: 2020 election

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Berlin Fire Co. budget ask totals over $900,000

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 4, 2019) While the Town Council looked at a general fund budget proposal 18 percent lower than the current year’s spending, Berlin Fire Company and EMS offici...

Berlin Mayor Proposes 29% Property Tax Increase; Next Fiscal Year’s $5.9M Budget Would Cut New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

BERLIN — Mayor Gee Williams proposed a 29% tax increase as staff presented an overall budget featuring reductions of 18% at a work session this week.On Monday, Williams and the town council met...

Proposed OC Budget Introduced At Constant Yield Rate; Council Open To Slightly Above Yield

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week introduced a proposed fiscal year 2020 budget at around $138 million with the property tax rate held at the constant yield, but for the first time in...

Worcester Announces Russell As Teacher Of Year

SNOW HILL — Educators recognized Snow Hill Elementary School’s Gina Russell as the 2019 Worcester County Teacher of the Year with a surprise announcement Wednesday.In a twist on tradition,...

Second fire this year strikes home on Snug Harbor

Berlin fire claims life of at least one pet; one missing By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 4, 2019) A house fire at 12332 Snug Harbor Road in Berlin on Monday claimed the life of at least one pe...

Proposed Boat Rental Business Near Inlet Sunk Over Safety Concerns

OCEAN CITY — A proposed small boat rental business ended up on the rocks this week after resort officials denied a conditional use request over safety concerns.The Mayor and Council heard a req...

House, Senate Override Hogan’s Post Labor Day Veto

OCEAN CITY — Public school systems across Maryland will now have the opportunity to pick and choose the start date for their school year after the state Senate and House both overrode Gov. Larr...