Peggy A. Janis

Peggy A. Janis Berlin Peggy Ann (Herzog) Janis passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026  in Annapolis, Maryland, with her daughter, Jennifer, by her side. She was eighty-three years old. Peggy embodie...

Theresa Rae Diefendorf

Theresa Rae Diefendorf Berlin Theresa Rae Diefendorf, age 62, passed away at her home on January 9, 2026. Born in New York City on March 10, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Sheila (W...

1/29/2026 Bayside Editorial: Redistricting wrong here and elsewhere

Redistricting wrong here and elsewhere Oh, boo-hoo to Maryland’s Republican lawmakers who are yowling about the unfairness of the Democrats’ effort to redistrict Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st) out of a ...

William P. Rogers Jr.

William P. Rogers Jr. Bishopville William (Billy) Purnell Rogers Jr, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at 59 years young. Billy was born on June 18, 1966 to parents Jacqueline Tingle Rogers a...

Carol E. Mills

Carol E. Mills Ocean Pines Carol Elizabeth Mills of Ocean Pines passed away November 18, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 92. She was born to Clarence and Bertha Hahn...

1/22/2026 Bayside Editorial: Tyson project process needs to be efficient

Tyson project process needs to be efficient Palmer Gillis’ company, Coastal Ventures Properties, has a few ideas for the redevelopment of the Tyson Foods properties on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Be...

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...

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...

Auxer’s winning idea takes competition and big check

Glass cremation keepsake wins grant to help company expand with new enterprise By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new branch of Berlin-based business Jeffrey Auxer Designs will continue to provide memoria...