Berlin council passes on Burley Oak’s request to sell alcohol at events

Berlin council members asked for more cooperation between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the town’s chamber of commerce this week before taking no action on a request to serve alcohol at events. By Char...

Do-gooders group in Ocean Pines making a difference

The Teal Bay Mitzvah Team continues to pay it forward as the Ocean Pines’ good-deed group collects personal hygiene products for individuals experiencing homelessness and financial insecurity. By Ta...

School crime claims warrant skepticism

The attack on public education by Worcester County elected officials shifted into another gear Tuesday with a press conference that accused the county school system and its top two administrators of b...

William J. McNelis

William J. McNelis Ocean Pines William J. McNelis, 94, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Tower City, Pennsylvania. He was a p...

Letter To The Editor

School funding critical Editor, Since the past year when the county commissioners voted to fund the WCPS BOE at maintenance of effort (MOE), I’ve heard and seen a lot of statements that are often ou...

Ocean Pines committee seeks updated community survey

Members of Ocean Pines’ communications advisory committee are considering new survey initiatives to facilitate community involvement and feedback. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  Members of Ocean Pi...

Berlin council approves third phase of strategic plan

Berlin officials will begin the third phase of the town’s strategic planning process following council approval this week. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin officials will advance the thi...

Worcester County needs foster families

Department of Social Services Director Roberta Baldwin said recently that six is the total number of active foster care families in all of Worcester County. By Bethany Hooper, Associate Editor Six ho...

Former Berlin day care worker faces felony assault, child abuse charges

A Berlin daycare worker is facing assault and child abuse charges after an 8-month-old baby was brought to the hospital with a broken leg. Heather Lynn Ward accused of hitting 8-month-old, other infra...

Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club uses grant to help local nonprofits

The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club recently used a district grant to buy blankets and hygiene kits for people at Diakonia and The Cricket Center. Blankets, hygiene kits given to Diakonia, Cricket Cente...