Berlin Kicks Off Special Events Season

BERLIN – Rising temperatures and longer days mark the start of a busy event season in Berlin. As has become the norm in recent years, the town will host an array of special events throughout the co...

What Is ‘Buddy Punching’? Resort Operators Warned Of Theft Scheme Trend

OCEAN CITY — Some resort businesses are on alert for a relatively new scam called “buddy punching,” and while the name suggests horseplay in the workplace or hazing, it’s a serious theft ...

Special Exception Approved To Transform Home Into Spa

BERLIN – Plans for a spa in a historic Berlin home are expected to move forward following a board of appeals hearing this week. On Wednesday the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals voted 2-1 to grant 50...

Resort Task Force To Examine Paid Parking Expansion

OCEAN CITY — With an eye on tapping potential unrealized revenue, Ocean City officials this week voted to form a task force to begin exploring an expansion of paid parking in certain areas arou...

Half Marathon, 5K Races A Huge Success

OCEAN CITY- The annual Island to Island Half-Marathon and 5K races last week were once again a huge success with nearly 1,500 races competing in the two events combined on a picture-perfect Saturday i...

Where Are They Now? Jillian Petito

The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers. BERLIN- Former Ste...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 4, 2018

The expansion of paid parking in Ocean City is back on the table. The last time the town wanted to expand paid parking on city streets was in 2013 when the council installed paid parking at a variety...

Voices From The Readers – May 4, 2018

Mailer Crosses Line Editor: The Maryland Republican Party recently disseminated a mailer accusing our State Senator Jim Mathias of supporting legislation that encouraged the use of opiates and other ...

How Does County Handle Recycling?

BERLIN – What do garden hoses, boat wrap, tennis shoes and lawn furniture have in common? They’re all regularly tossed into Worcester County’s recycling bins. “You name it it’s in there,”...

SHA, OC Prep For First Special Event Zone Weekend

OCEAN CITY — With the first significant motorized special event of the season less than two weeks away, the State Highway Administration (SHA) is working with town officials on how best to impl...