Ocean Pines fire officials urge residents to leave fireworks up to professionals in report

Ocean Pines safety officials provided community updates on rules and regulations during the latest board of directors meeting, namely on fireworks safety as the Fourth of July holiday approaches. By T...

Agreement approved to provide naloxone for released Worcester County inmates

The Worcester County Commissioners have approved an agreement to provide naloxone to jail inmates upon their release. By Steve Green, Executive Editor An agreement has been made to provide some count...

Buzz Meadery eyes site development in Berlin

The Berlin Planning Commission heard concept site plans last week for a potential home for Buzz Meadery and a new office building on South Main Street. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  The Berlin Plann...

Bruce Moore honored with brick dedication at Worcester veterans memorial

Friends and family honored well-known Ocean City relator and Army veteran Bruce Moore with a brick dedication and ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines this week. By Tara F...

Worcester commissioners seek adjustment to costly health dept. funding shift

The Worcester County Commissioners are pushing back on a state initiative to shift more health department funding to local governments that could cost an additional $6 million. By Steve Green, Execut...

Gearing up for Berlin Bathtub Races Friday night

Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Berlin Bathtub Races will commence at 6 p.m., this Friday, downtown. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor The Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s annual Berlin Bathtub Ra...

Berlin Council approves new demo work at Heron Park

Berlin council members have approved several annual vendor and service contracts and agreed to increase funding for the Heron Park Building Demolition Project to address on-site discoveries. By Tara F...

Stephen Decatur High ‘master teacher’ surprised with celebration

CStephen Decatur High School faculty, staff and students honored the retirement of beloved music and band director J.D. Foell on June 7, with a surprise celebration.  Music and band director J.D. Foe...

Rain garden installed at Burbage Park in Berlin

The Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee recently installed a rain garden at Burbage Park to restore wildlife habitats and offset stormwater-related issues. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Berlin...

Berlin officials not happy with $150K lease proposal for fire company parking lot

Berlin council members expressed opposition and concerns last week to a proposal from the fire company for an annual lease of $150,000 for a parking area on the company’s property. A proposed an...