Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 29, 2021

Though masks may be here to stay in schools, it seems likely some changes will be made to quarantine rules in the near future.As a result of many students being sidelined by protocols governing posit...

Berlin Needs ‘Very Strong Plan’ For ARPA Funds

BERLIN – The town’s finance director encouraged elected officials to begin developing a plan for spending federal recovery funds.During Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, F...

Voices From The Readers – October 29, 2021

Loving Care RecognizedEditor:My family would like to take this time to acknowledge the following for the amazing care they took of our Dad, George Hannaway.First, I would like to thank Catered Living ...

‘A Ton Of Interest’ From Agencies Seeking To Market Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — With Ocean City getting ready to transition to a new advertising agency after 20 years, interest has been robust in the early part of the process.Last month, a Request For Proposal ...

An Opportunity To Address A Need

The Town of Berlin should absolutely provide funds from its American Rescue Plan Act allocation to the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) for firefighting equipment and a new ambulance. Worcester County shoul...

OC Fire Chief Stresses No Easy Fix For Personnel Issues

OCEAN CITY — After receiving a rather dire message from Ocean City Fire Department Chief Richie Bowers, resort officials this week approved the transition of two part-time positions to full tim...

Man Died After Fall In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — There are still more questions than answers surrounding the discovery of a dead body in the parking lot of a mid-town hotel in September, but the investigation remains open and the ...

Fenwick Board Appointment Process Questioned

FENWICK ISLAND – Disagreements over board appointments highlighted a recent town council meeting.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to confirm five new members –...

Decatur Restroom Grant Received

BERLIN – A $99,000 grant is expected to help the town install permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park.Berlin has received a $99,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant from the Maryland D...

Berlin To Begin Heron Park RFP Process, Meet With DNR About Site

BERLIN – Town officials approved a request for proposals for the disposition and development of two parcels at Heron Park.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to approve a request for pr...