Town Council Unanimously Approves LEOPS For Berlin Police

BERLIN– Municipal officials voted unanimously this week to enroll in the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS).In an attempt to improve police recruitment and retention efforts, Berli...

Committee Advances Fenwick Parking Changes To Council; Business Community Opposes Ordinance

FENWICK ISLAND – Proposed changes to the town’s commercial parking ratios will return to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.Last Friday...

OCPD Eyes Transition To New Reporting System

OCEAN CITY – The transition to a new reporting system will allow the Ocean City Police Department to provide more information on local crime.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief...

Hospital Fully Operational Again After Ransomware Incident

BERLIN– Though the investigation into the ransomware incident at Atlantic General Hospital is ongoing, officials confirmed Monday that the facility is once again fully operational.As of Feb. 13...

Investigation Continues For Two Unrelated Hit-And-Run Cases; Knupp Family ‘Confident’ As Probe Nears End

BERLIN – Two fatal hit-and-run cases from last year remain under active investigation amid a constant swirl of questions, but progress was cited this week in the spirited quest for justice in a...

Warm Weather and Big Tautog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’ve had some more very warm temperatures the past few days, and since the wind has been cooperating we’ve seen some folks out hitting the water...

2nd Review Changes Right-Of-Way Petition Count

OCEAN CITY – The town’s elections board this week announced they had revised the verified signature count on a petition for referendum on an ordinance that would allow the resort to conve...

Seaside Boat Show Set For Annual Return Next Weekend

OCEAN CITY – A boat show to benefit local youth will return to Ocean City this month.The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club will host its 40th annual Seaside Boat Show at the Roland E. Powell Conv...

Mallards Rout Salisbury Christian, End Skid

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team’s see-saw season continued last week with a split of two games.The Mallards got routed by Delmar, 57-19, last Wednesday, conti...

Proposed Health Bill Merits Concern

It’s natural for local governments to frown on state policy mandates especially when it comes to requiring funding commitments. Though the money obligation is unknown, it’s clear Worceste...