‘Restore The Shore’ Effort Launched

BERLIN – Two local residents are trying to inspire the public with a new cleanup effort.Area residents Andy Blizzard and Andrew Duley launched Restore the Shore in February. Restore the Shore a...

Berlin Budget Officially Introduced; Public Hearing Planned For May 24

BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall formally introduced Berlin’s $6.3 million budget this week.At Monday’s meeting of the town council, Tyndall told officials the budget as presented varied ...

Things To Do Around Town – May 14, 2021

Sundays: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Berlin. A producers only market featuring produce, flowers, baked goods, art and...

Commissioner Questions Read Woke Program

BERLIN – A county official raised questions about a library program this week, citing potential political connections.Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino expressed concerns this week abo...

County Libraries Resume Normal Branch Operations

BERLIN – After a successful reopening, library officials say they are taking steps to resume normal branch operations.In March, the Worcester County Library reopened its five branches to the pub...

Charges Filed Over Handgun Threat

OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree assault last weekend after allegedly brandishing a handgun and threatening three victims.Around 4:40 a.m. l...

Litter Free OC Campaign Ready For Launch Next Week

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials say they are ready to launch an extensive anti-litter campaign ahead of the summer season.Last year, the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Gree...

Md. Reinstates Job Search Condition For Unemployment Pay

OCEAN CITY — Almost no sooner than resort officials earlier this week decided to write Gov. Larry Hogan about enhanced unemployment benefits and their impact on the labor crunch did the governor...

Full Fall Return Eyed For Wicomico Schools

SALISBURY –  Education officials say additional information will be provided in the coming weeks as the school system plans its return to full, in-person instruction this fall.On Tuesday, t...

Ocean City Bus Driver Recruitment Efforts Falling Short

OCEAN CITY — Heading into mid-May, the Town of Ocean City has about half of the desired number of bus drivers for the summer season, it was learned this week.During Tuesday’s Transportatio...