Obituaries – January 26, 2024

Robert Palmer AukerOCEAN CITY – Robert “Bob” Palmer Auker, 81, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Bob was born on May 17, 1942, to the late Palmer ...

OPA Season Kickoff Approved

OCEAN PINES – Plans to host a kick-off event will move forward in Ocean Pines with the board’s support.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve an OPA...

A Week In Business – January 26, 2024

Doctor WelcomedBERLIN – Gastroenterologist Scott Itzkowitz, D.O., FACP, FACG, FASGE, will join Atlantic General Health System in February 2024 to provide care at Atlantic General Gastroenterolog...

County Seeks Fix To Rt. 12 Drainage Issue

SNOW HILL – Flooding on Route 12 during a recent storm prompted county officials to ask the state for drainage improvements.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to send...

Commissioners Recognized Longtime Volunteer

The Worcester County Commissioners recently recognized the longtime volunteer efforts of Virgil and Kenny Dukes of the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company. Virgil Dukes is pictured with the commissioner...

Ocean Pines Plans Town Hall Meeting For Budget Review

OCEAN PINES – A town hall meeting will allow association members to learn more about the coming year’s budget.During a board meeting last Saturday, General Manager John Viola announced pla...

Berlin Residents Discuss Gentrification Concerns

BERLIN — The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church o...

Mil-Net, Inc. Donated to Brooke’s Toy Closet

Mil-Net, Inc. recently made a generous donation to Brooke’s Toy Closet, which provides toys to children at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke. Pictured are Donna Murray, di...

Officials Eye Pond Stabilization Project

OCEAN PINES – A soft shoreline project is expected to stabilize the South Gate pond.General Manager John Viola said the Ocean Pines Association is working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program ...

After-School Art Club Held at Berlin Intermediate

The creative vibes have been flowing at the after-school art club at Berlin Intermediate School, an outreach program of the Art League of Ocean City, led by art teacher Joanne Guilfoil. Students made ...