Pooch Palooza Returns This Weekend With New Events

BERLIN – An event designed with man’s best friend in mind returns to Ocean City this month. On April 21 and 22, Pooch Palooza returns to Frontier Town Western Theme Park and Campground. The f...

Rechristened ‘Snapdragon’ features made in U.S. items

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) The former Bungalow Love on 9 South Main Street in Berlin has officially become Snapdragon Boutique and Gallery. Owner Tracey Bell took over the store...

Attics of My Life brings DIY spirit downtown

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 12, 2018) For Ashley Abell, co-owner of newly opened Attics of My Life in downtown Berlin, breathing new life into old objects is a family affair. Abell grew up...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 13, 2018

Maryland voters in November will face a referendum question with huge ramifications for education. A constitutional amendment will appear before voters that if passed would prevent the state from usi...

School Safety Bill A Key Session Takeaway

When trying to get a general read of Maryland’s legislative session, which wrapped up this week, it’s understandable how people can be confused. Mixed messages are sent from a variety of media ou...

Voices From The Readers – April 13, 2018

Visual Pollution Unacceptable Editor: We who live or visit Ocean City are blessed with the natural beauty of the ocean horizon. We want to continue to see that beauty without it being marred by uglyÂ...

Business License For OC Rental Discussion Continues

OCEAN CITY — The debate over requiring all short-term vacation rental listings to include business license information renewed this week, but there were still no clear-cut solutions decided upon...

Berlin Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Subdivision

BERLIN – A proposal for a subdivision on Burley Street drew concerns from several neighborhood residents this week. As the town’s planning commission reviewed a concept plan for a residential subd...

Past Fire Chief White Of Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company Honored With Memorial Scholarship In His Name

Past Fire Chief Steve White of the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company will be honored with a memorial scholarship in his name for his many contributions to the community. Friends and family who estab...

Over 3,000 Books Collected During SD High School National English Honor Society Annual Spring Book Drive

Over 3,000 books were collected during the Stephen Decatur High School National English Honor Society annual spring book drive. After the books are categorized by reading level and genres, they will ...