Joan Marie Abell Mersinger

Joan Marie Abell Mersinger Ocean Pines Joan Marie Abell Mersinger, 89, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Ocean Pines surrounded by loving family. Born Jun...

Campaigns signs sprout up across Ocean Pines lawns

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 6, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board elections are in full swing, and with that come election signs. Ocean Pines has specific guidance developed by the Architectural Rev...

Reel Deal Restaurant in WOC striving to cater to fishermen

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 6, 2023) The Reel Deal is looking for a few hungry fishermen to feed. The new restaurant opened a few weeks ago in the former site of Bradda Barney’s on Sunset A...

Ocean Pines parks, rec facilities evaluated

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 6, 2023) The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee provided a report to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on the conditions of the community’s pa...

Future of Heron Park on agenda for July 10

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 6, 2023) When the future of Heron Park came up for discussion at the June 24 mayor and council meeting in Berlin, some members of the public seemed unsure of the d...

Berlin considers speed cameras

By Cindy Hoffman (June 29, 2023) The Berlin Town council conducted a first reading of an ordinance this week that would provide for the use of speed cameras in designated school zones. A school zone i...

Love Letters offers whimsical gifts, fashion nestled in forest

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 29, 2023) People who are looking for quirky gifts, unique jewelry, antiques and fashion for the home or clothing, and love a little adventure, Love Letters is it. ...

Fire company and council struggle to agree on contract

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 29, 2023) The Berlin mayor and council got into a fiery debate with the Berlin Fire Company President David Fitzgerald during the council mayor meeting on Monday n...

Heron Park’s future awaits final decision

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Town still undecided on ways to develop 17-acre property (June 29, 2023) The continuing discussion of what to do with Heron Park resumed at the Berlin mayor and Town Cou...

Comptroller visits business owners in Berlin with mayor

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 29, 2023) Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman took time out of the Maryland Municipal League conference in Ocean City to visit Mayor Zach Tyndall and get a tour of...