Officials ‘Go Back To Basics’ On Excursion Train Possibilities; State Suggests Tying It To Balloon Festival, Freight Service

SNOW HILL – While interest remains high, no progress has been made in bringing an excursion train to Worcester County. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week that he and Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Do...

Assessment Shows ‘Modest Increase’ In Worcester Property Values

SNOW HILL — The state Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) this week announced the reassessment of one-third of the residential and commercial properties across Maryland, including parts...

Berlin Prepping For New Year’s Eve Celebration

BERLIN – With a countdown clock and a ball drop, Berlin will feel a bit like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. For the seventh year in a row, Berlin will host a New Year’s Eve ball drop to ring in...

100-Plus Turn Out For Proposed Campground Meeting

BERLIN– Smoke. Trespassing. Noise. Light pollution. “It goes on and on,” said Joan Jenkins. Jenkins and her neighbors shared the issues they fear will come if the former Pine Shore Golf Course o...

Seahawks Win Governor’s Challenge Opener

SALISBURY- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team continued its winning ways on Tuesday in the opening round of the Governor’s Challenge tournament in Salisbury with a 48-42 win in ove...

Town Offering Free NYE Rides

OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City’s Transportation Department will offer free bus service from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run ever...

Mallards Fall To Harford Christian, 50-43

SALISBURY- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team lost its opener in the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament in Salisbury on Tuesday, falling to Harford Christian, 50-43. The Mallard...

Berlin Prepping For New Year’s Eve Celebration

BERLIN – With a countdown clock and a ball drop, Berlin will feel a bit like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. For the seventh year in a row, Berlin will host a New Year’s Eve ball drop to ring in...

Open Houses Of The Week – December 30, 2016

OCEAN CITY 1521 Teal Drive Mallard Island Sat & Sun 10-4 4BR/2.5BA Home Tranquil Setting Outdoor Oasis Maryellen Rosenblit Coldwell Banker 410-723-8701 MILLVILLE Bishop’s Landing 25513 Fox Point...

Registration Open For St. Patrick’s Tourney

BERLIN- Registration opens next week for the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Departments 29th Annual St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament set for later this winter in what promises to be the largest even...