SHA Reviewing Traffic Study Of Berlin Intersection

BERLIN – While a new signal has improved traffic safety at one Berlin intersection, there’s a chance changes could be coming to another problem spot.With a new light at the intersection o...

MCBP Receives $1.8M For Restoration Projects

OCEAN CITY – More than $1.8 million in federal funding will allow a local conservation organization to initiate new programs and projects.Last Friday, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) an...

Weapons Detection Systems For Schools?

It was surprising to learn last week a school safety committee has been dormant in recent years, but a relief to learn a new plan moving forward. It was concerning to learn the school safety committe...

Rocket Launches From NASA Wallops Facility

OCEAN CITY – After several scrubbed attempts over the last several weeks, a significant rocket launch from NASA’s nearby Wallops Flight Facility went up on Tuesday evening, arcing its way...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 27, 2023

Over the coming months, many steps will be taken to provide the mechanism for a room tax rate increase for Worcester County. The first step is for Worcester, Kent, Caroline and Queen Anne’s cou...

OC Berlin Rotary Club Visits Buckingham Elementary

Margaret Mudron, president, and Jennifer Bodnar, secretary/treasurer of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club, visited Mrs. Grimes’ kindergarten class at Buckingham Elementary School and presented t...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 27, 2023

Another installment of some “I see you …” thoughts over the last few weeks. I intend this as more of a “I see you and I feel you” type of observations. We are all in this...

Ocean Pines Garden Club Installed 2023 Officers

The Ocean Pines Garden Club installed its 2023 officers at a recent meeting.  They are from left to right, Ann Shockley, co-president; Patti Lookner, co-president; Laura Stearman, corresponding s...

Pines To Explore Surveillance System

OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines have tasked General Manager John Viola with establishing best practices for a video surveillance system of all Ocean Pines venues.Last Saturday, the Ocean ...

Things I Like – January 27, 2023

Falling asleep quick at nightA kid telling a fishing storyAn easy deadline dayA dream with someone who has passed away in itShort letters to the editorAndy Rooney replaysSurprising NFL playoff gamesSt...