Parks Commission moves Decatur Park renovations to top of wish list

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer An all-new Stephen Decatur Park got bumped up to the top of the Berlin Parks Commission’s priority list during its July 5 meeting. Mayor Zack Tyndall stopped by the meet...

Berlin looking into Verizon service issues

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Town of Berlin is looking into recently shoddy Verizon mobile phone reception that has hindered town employees’ abilities to communicate. “Verizon has had a substa...

Berlin approves minority, women business plan

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The minority and women business plan for FY23, which requires the town to make “good-faith efforts” to recruit enterprises owned or majority-owned by women or minoriti...

Berlin police to council: ‘Do better’

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Mayor and Town Council ended with impassioned speeches from multiple people in the Berlin law enforcement community asking the town to tak...

OP youth killed in hit-and-run on Grays Corner

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy Monday night. Gavin Knupp, of Ocean Pines, was pron...

Berlin receives Travelers’ Choice award

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer Another day, another award for the Town of Berlin. Last week, Tripadvisor selected the cozy community as a recipient for the 2022 Travelers’ Choice award, the second tim...

HDC approves Auxer mural

By Jack Chavez, Staff Writer The Berlin Historic District Commission approved a mural on the side of glassblower Jeff Auxer’s storefront at 19 Jefferson Street during its meeting on July 6. Auxer, w...

Trio Arrested In Incident Involving Shots Fired

BERLIN — Three local individuals are being held without bond this week in Wicomico County for attempted first-degree murder and other serious charges for their alleged roles in the pistol-whippi...

Primary Election Preview: Incumbent Sheriff Crisafulli Seeks Second Term Against Buhrt

SNOW HILL – The race for Worcester County Sheriff is expected to be decided with this month’s primary, as two Republicans are campaigning for the top law enforcement position.Sheriff Matt...

Alcohol License Suspended At OC Store Following Sales To Minors

SNOW HILL– Beer and wine sales have been suspended at an Ocean City store following underage alcohol sales.Seaside Deli Beer and Wine received a 60-day suspension and $12,000 in fines at a heari...