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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Donna Marie Atwell Cavallaro

Donna Marie Atwell Cavallaro Ocean Pines Donna Marie Atwell Cavallaro, 71, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 20, 1954, in Philadelphia, she was the d...

1/1/2026 Bayside Editorial: School investigation information shortage

School investigation information shortage As the rumor mill turns with greater momentum every day, facts are scarce about the apparent investigation into … well, there’s the problem. Beyond kn...

1/1/2026 Bayside Editorial: Berlin looking outside

Berlin looking outside The Town of  Berlin is doing the right thing by seeking its new police chief from outside the town’s ranks, simply because it lets town officials work with a much deeper pool...