Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 9, 2021

For months, I tracked Maryland’s coronavirus website daily for data on the positivity rate. I only check it once a week now and pay more attention to the vaccination numbers. Here’s a loo...

Lions Club Awards Kahler Patz Fellowship

Lion Bill Kahler was awarded the Dr. Arnall Patz Fellowship for his distinguished leadership of the Ocean City Lions’ Eye Screening Program. Kahler has organized and led a team to provide ...

Boardwalk DJ Given Probation For Noise Ordinance Violations

OCEAN CITY — A Washington, D.C. man, charged last summer with numerous counts of disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct after blasting music from speakers on the Boardwalk, pleaded not guil...

Worcester Boys Outlast Smyrna, 10-6

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team beat Smyrna, 10-6, last Saturday in the home opener.The Mallards jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and led 4-1 at the half after Smyrna ...

After Much Discussion, Council Formalizes Capital Project Plan

OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council this week formalized the capital improvement plan (CIP) and approved a plan to fund projects not included on the critical list in the future.Last month, the Ma...

Obituaries – April 9, 2021

Dale Richard PruittBERLIN — Dale Richard Pruitt, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines.Born in Friendship, he was t...

Things To Do Around Town – April 9, 2021

April 9: Bingo Is BackAfter a tough year, the Knights of Columbus on 99th Street behind St. Luke’s will bring back its weekly Bin-go night on Friday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m. and with bingo ...

Resort Council Favors Frequent Employee Evaluations

OCEAN CITY — Resort employees could see more frequent performance evaluations if the Mayor and Council get their way.In the opening salvo of departmental budget presentations this week, Human Re...

Berlin Meat Market’s Exterior Changes Endorsed

BERLIN – A variety of exterior changes are expected at J & M Meat Market in the coming weeks following approval from the Berlin Historic District Commission this week.The commission on Wedne...

Ocean Pines Golf Superintendent Provides Course Updates

BERLIN — Ocean Pines Golf Club Superintendent Justin Hartshorne recently supplied updates on conditions and maintenance efforts to several advisory committee members.General Manager John Viola h...