Decatur basketball coach faces allegations

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Stephen Decatur High School’s head basketball coach Bryon Johnson was taken into custody last week on charges related to an alleged sexual assault of a minor. Johnson, k...

Berlin to host Restaurant Week, Jan. 19-26

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Nearly every establishment in Berlin will welcome patrons with delicious eats and great deals during the town’s tenth annual Restaurant Week. This year’s multiday even...

Hour changes, additions possible for Berlin’s kids ball drop

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Although the town’s New Year’s Eve ball drop drew a strong turnout, the mayor and Town Council on Monday wondered if a later start time or additional activities could ...

State’s firefighters to parade downtown Berlin in June

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association (MSFA) is relocating its annual parade from Ocean City to downtown Berlin this summer, citing a consistent decline in partic...

Berlin starts talks on how to meet state’s ADU law

New legislation requires towns to allow accessory dwellings By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin mayor and Town Council began early discussions this week on how the town will comply with a new stat...

Letter To The Editor: County should halt overdevelopment

County should halt overdevelopment Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Worcester County Commissioners for inclusion in the public hearing concerning the proposed housing and retail developme...

Patricia Farry Stewart

Patricia Farry Stewart Berlin Patricia Farry Stewart, 89, affectionately known as “Patsy,” passed away on Tuesday Dec. 23 in Berlin. Patsy was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of ...

Phil Scruggs

Phil Scruggs Ocean City Family and friends are devastated to announce the passing of our adored Phil Scruggs at the age of 53. Phil was one of the kindest, good-hearted souls you could ever meet. He l...

1/15/2026 Bayside Editorial: Berlin will bring new life to fire co. parade

Berlin will bring new life to fire co. parade The Maryland State Firefighters’ Association and the Town of Berlin — once people see the trucks, cars and specialty vehicles, as well as the marching...

1/8/2026 Bayside Editorial: OPA members should attend next town hall

OPA members should attend next town hall Considering that members of the Ocean Pines Association had already agreed to chip in up to $3.4 million to help the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department buil...