Berlin anniversary logo contest gets deadline extension

(Dec. 21, 2017) The Town of Berlin last week announced a contest to design a logo commemorating the 150th anniversary of the town. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the announcement was posted on so...

Berlin Briefs

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor Way-finding signs The Town of Berlin recently received an $11,000 Main Street Improvement grant for new way-finding signs for the downtown area. Town Administrator Laur...

Berlin Council Briefs

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall last Monday: Purchases The council unanimously approved ...

Worcester Prep scholarship deadline Feb. 14

(Dec. 21, 2017) Worcester Preparatory School is offering a scholarship for students entering the ninth grade in September 2018. An outstanding student will have the opportunity to join the Worcester ...

OC’s Ongoing Canal Dredging Effort Could Expand

OCEAN CITY — After the lowest bid for the next phase of canal dredging in Ocean City came in considerably lower than what was budgeted, resort officials this week considered expanding the proje...

Berlin’s New Year’s Eve Plans Expanded To Include Kids Ball Drop

BERLIN – This year’s New Year’s Eve ball drop in Berlin takes on a new twist with an early evening event created for kids. In addition to the official ball drop at midnight on Dec. 31, Berlin w...

Wicomico Student Surprised By Brother Stationed Overseas

SALISBURY – East Salisbury Elementary School student Jeremiah Ward was sitting at his desk in class on Monday when an unexpected visitor walked through the door. It was his brother. After months of...

OCPD, Agencies Partner On Major Heroin, Cocaine Distribution Bust; 66 Drug Buys Totaling $87K In Operation Harbor Breeze

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the allied law enforcement agencies, last week wrapped up a major drug distribution investigation throug...

Fatal Accident In Berlin Sunday Night

BERLIN — Berlin Police on Monday are investigating a fatal accident on Route 113 on Sunday night that claimed the life of a local woman. Around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Berlin Police responded to a...

Docudrama Shot On Assateague To Air Next Week

BERLIN – A docudrama filmed on Assateague Island and in other parts of Maryland will premiere on PBS next Tuesday. On Dec. 26, “The Sultan and the Saint,” a historical film that dramatizes the ...