Berlin Fiddlers Convention this weekend

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 22, 2022) There will be plenty of loot on the line this weekend as the Berlin Fiddlers Convention returns for its 30th year. The three-day celebration of bluegrass ...

Worcester vet gets grant, trip to WWII museum

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 22, 2022) Lieutenant Dan is giving one Worcester County World War II veteran a leg to stand on. Morris Semiatin, 96, will receive $35,500 from the Gary Sinise Found...

Bylaws committee resolution review continues

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 22, 2022) The Ocean Pines By-Laws and Resolutions Committee settled on three resolutions to submit for first reading during its virtual meeting on Friday. The commi...

Berlin elections around corner

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer (Sept. 22, 2022) With 12 days to go until residents head to the polls, the next iteration of Berlin Town Council already looks just about in place — save for one race in...

Council Debates Allowing E-Bikes On Boardwalk

OCEAN CITY – The discussion about allowing electric bikes, or e-bikes, on the Boardwalk under certain conditions continued this week at the Mayor and Council level with no clear consensus.In 20...

Music Festival Crowd Plans Include Downtown Closure To Vehicles; Major Traffic Lane Adjustments

OCEAN CITY — Expect major delays, plan ahead and be prepared for significant traffic pattern alterations, including the closure of the downtown area to vehicles, are the biggest takeaways from ...

Potential New Maryland State Record Swordfish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-frtAX4BEI just got back from the Ocean City Fishing Center where I saw a behemoth of a swordfish weighed courtesy of Captain Willie Zimmerman and the crew of the RoS...

Berlin Planning Commission Discusses Accessory Dwelling Units

BERLIN– A discussion regarding accessory dwelling units dominated a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission last week.The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday hosted a lengthy discussion...

Discussions On Fenwick Parking Ratios Continue

FENWICK ISLAND – Discussions on parking ratios and commercial development highlighted a public hearing this week on proposed off-street parking amendments.On Monday, Fenwick Island residents an...

County Officials Approve Change To Water and Sewer Plan

SNOW HILL– A local campground can pursue an expansion following approval of a water and sewer amendment this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved an amendment ...