Council sticks with tax rate … for now

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Last year’s 81.5-cent levy might be in notice, but not necessarily in new budget (March 30, 2023) The Town of Berlin will advertise that the property tax rate of 81.5 ce...

Mayor and Council OK wish list topped by new skate park

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) The Town of Berlin reordered its project priorities for the state’s 2024 Program Open Space (POS) Monday, as it prepares to seek grants to help pay for ...

Stop diamondback terrapins from drowning in crab pots

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) Crabbing season is almost here. That’s great news for crab lovers, but not so great for Maryland’s state reptile, the diamondback terrapin. Diamondb...

Teacher of the Year Jaimie Ridgely of Decatur Middle

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) Jaimie Ridgely, a 7th and 8th grade literacy and tech ed teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, has been named Teacher of the Year by Worcester Count...

Board of Education Briefs

By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education discussed the following during its March 21 meeting: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment results The ...

Dearing raises funds to aide other colon cancer patients

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. This issue hits close to home for Linda Dearing and her husband, Michael...

Crew commended for inlet rescue   

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (March 30, 2023) The crew of the Ocean City headboat Ocean Princess, Capt. Victor Bunting of Berlin and mates Jeff Nottingham and Matthew Moran of West Ocean City, were ...

Worcester Officials Begin Review Of Proposed $241M Budget

SNOW HILL– Worcester County faces a shortfall of more than $11 million as the annual budget process begins.In a work session this week, county staff presented the Worcester County Commissioners...

Historic Commission To Reconsider Gay Street Project Next Week

BERLIN– Officials are expected to review updated plans for a new building on Gay Street next week.On Wednesday, April 5, the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) will renew its discussion ...

OC Council Approves CIP; Baltimore Avenue Redevelopment Project Postponed

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a capital improvement plan that features a phased Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project beginning in fiscal year 2025.After a contentious debat...