History, Restored: Visiting the Rackliffe Plantation House

This week, we decided to go off the beaten path and immerse ourselves in a little local history. During the hustle and bustle of summer, it’s easy to overlook the incredible sources for local histor...

Seahawks Outlast Bohemia Manor, 21-7

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team got its season off to a fast start last weekend with an impressive 21-7 win over Bohemia Manor in the home opener. Wins were few and far between last ...

Fog Delay, Bus Accident Makes For Interesting First Day In Worcester

BERLIN — The new school year’s first day got off to a shaky start for some this week when a Worcester County school bus carrying 38 students was rear-ended by another vehicle during the aftern...

Former Economic Development Director Cites County Staff’s Lack Of Support As Reason For Resignation

BERLIN – Citing a lack of support from county government, Bill Badger resigned from his position as economic development director for Worcester County last week. Badger, who was hired as the countyâ...

Retail Stores, Apartments Eyed For Long Vacant Berlin Property

BERLIN – A local developer’s purchase of a long vacant lot at one of Berlin’s entrances could bring more retail and apartment space to the town. Developer John Derrickson says he plans to build ...

Warnings Issued About Submerged Dredge Pipe In Bay; Six Vessels Damaged So Far

ASSATEAGUE — At least six boats have been seriously damaged by an unmarked dredge pipe submerged in shallow water in the main navigational channel in the Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague this week...

Ocean City Reverses Course On Auto Events Ordinances; Council Puts Focus On Enforcing Existing Laws

OCEAN CITY — Just one week after introducing a pair of rather draconian ordinances, aimed at reducing the disruption associated with some of the offseason vehicle-related events in the resort, t...

Proposed Resort Trailer Ban Reversed For Permit Fee For Some

OCEAN CITY — Amid other changes that arose this week on how the Town of Ocean City deals with vehicle-related special events was a reversal on a proposed ban on parking of oversized trailers on ...

Healthy Alternatives Featured At New Berlin Boutique

BERLIN – Polysorbate. Glycol. Sodium laurel sulfate. Though not words the average person is familiar with, they’re chemicals everyone who uses traditional soaps and shampoos from the grocery store...

SD High School National Honor Society Members Give Tours During Seahawk Day

Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members Hailey Williams and Katie Withers are all smiles while giving tours during Freshman Seahawk Day. Stephen Decatur opened its doors prior to th...