Berlin council prefers run-off elections to break tie votes

Berlin council members have asked staff to draft a policy to allow for a special run-off election in the event of a tie vote. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor With an election coming in the fall,...

Application process for Ocean Pines executive committees detailed

The application process to become an Ocean Pines advisory committee member and updates on the existing committees’ work were discussed at the latest executive council meeting on March 28. By Tar...

Berlin Skate Park effort eyes fundraising goal to complete design phase

Supporters of a planned skate park in Berlin are reportedly just $7,500 from their next fundraising goal for the project. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin Skate park supporters say they’...

No mold at Ocean Pines Racquet Center building

The Ocean Pines Racquet Center building has reopened after an investigation Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors ordered in response to recent concerns revealed no evidence of mold or mildew. Ra...

Charges in Knupp hit-and-run going back to Worcester Circuit Court

The case against 23-year-old Berlin resident Tyler Mailloux, accused in the 2022 hit-and-run death of Gavin Knupp, will continue in Worcester County Circuit Court following an appellate court opinion ...

Wawa advances in Berlin with new design

The Berlin Planning Commission voted 4-3 on March 27 to approve a revised site plan for a Wawa convenience store at the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street. The Berlin Planning Commission v...

Former Berlin day care worker indicted on 90 child abuse charges

A grand jury on March 28 indicted Heather Lynn Ward, 40, on 90 charges charges related to her time working at Berlin Activities Depot/Education Station. Heather Ward could face max of 1,000 years By C...

BREAKING: Ocean Pines reopens racquet center building after mold investigation

Most of the Ocean Pines Racquet Center office building has been reopened following an investigation into reports of potential mold and unsafe conditions on March 23. Members of the Ocean Pines Associa...

Worcester County faces $10M shortfall in FY25 budget

Worcester County will have a shortfall of more than $10 million to address in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as officials begin balancing the numbers. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Worcester Coun...

Worcester County grants some sewer capacity to Diakonia

Worcester County officials have approved a modified sewer capacity request that will allow Diakonia to pursue plans for a thrift store, food pantry and office on Route 611. By Charlene Sharpe, Asso...