Old Backstop Saved For Now In Ocean City; Committee Decides To Wait For Master Plan Process

OCEAN CITY — The old baseball and softball backstop at the corner of 3rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue got another stay of execution this week after the Recreation and Parks Committee agreed to...

Berlin Chamber Planning Education Seminars

BERLIN – A social media seminar will mark the start of a new series of educational sessions to be hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the chamber will partner with the Tow...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – February 17, 2017

In a precursor to American involvement in World War II, the Norwegian freighter “Olaf Bergh” ran aground about 60 yards off the beach at 94th Street on March 7, 1941. The ship was hugging the coa...

Things To Do Around Town – February 17, 2017

Feb. 17: Town Cats “Make And Take” Pottery Night Fundraiser 6-8 p.m. Ocean City Art League. Participants will make a pottery birdhouse for $40 per person. Refreshments for sale; bring your own win...

Berlin Park Bathroom Project On Track

BERLIN – The installation of a permanent bathroom facility at Henry Park is still scheduled for this spring in spite of the re-bidding of the project. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a p...

Announcements – February 17, 2017

BERLIN — The following represents a collection of announcements received at this paper for local student achievements. •Stephen Decatur High School seniors David Mitchell, Jackson Pielstick, a...

Fins Owner Thrilled With Berlin’s Early Support

BERLIN – One of Berlin’s newest business owners took the opportunity to praise the town for its support during this week’s council meeting. On Monday Jeff Hamer, owner of Fins Ale House and Raw ...

Germantown School Community Heritage Center Accepts Proclamation Recognizing February As Black History Month

Germantown School Community Heritage Center representatives Gabe Purnell, front row from left, Tom Pitts, and Barbara Purnell accepted a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month from W...

‘Mayor of Germantown’ to retire

(Feb. 16, 2017) When 86-year-old Jesse Turner closes the Berlin Shoe Box next month, it will not only be the end of a 68-year career, but also the end of an era. More than a mere cobbler, Turner is a...

Ocean Pines Board hopes new golf fee structure up to par

(Feb. 16, 2017) By unanimous consent, the Ocean Pines Association approved sweeping changes to the golf membership fee structure during a budget meeting on Friday. Board Vice President Dave Stevens s...