Committee Advances Balloon Bill

OCEAN CITY — A bill introduced in the General Assembly to prohibit the celebratory release of plastic and Mylar balloons inched closer to passage this week with a favorable vote in a Senate comm...

Memorial Freeman Tournament To Benefit Semper Fi Fund

BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Club will host its third annual benefit tournament on April 24, at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center.This year, the club has dedicated the tournament to Ji...

Vessel Cutoff Law Now In Effect

OCEAN CITY — New federal requirements on engine cutoff devices, or kill switches, went into effect this week, impacting the resort’s boating and fishing community.Starting April 1, the U.S...

Officials Tour Berlin Fire Company

BERLIN – The struggle to find volunteers and the growing costs of equipment highlighted a Berlin Town Council tour of the Berlin Fire Company.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) leaders walked...

Fenwick Relaxes Special Event Rules

FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island officials agreed last week to relax special event requirements for another summer season as COVID-19 recovery efforts continue.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town ...

Seahawks Rout Rams Behind Snelsire

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team routed visiting Parkside, 30-6, last weekend to improve to 3-1 on the season.The Seahawks led just 8-6 after one quarter, but scored touchdowns i...

Cops & Courts – April 2, 2021

Arson Threat At HotelOCEAN CITY — An Annapolis woman was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after allegedly causing a disturbance at a downtown Ocean City hotel and later threatening to ...

Ocean City Reworks Outdoor Seating Permit Application

OCEAN CITY – In what could be another change borne out of the pandemic that might remain permanent, resort officials this week agreed to extend the outdoor dining permit program implemented last...

Senior’s Capstone Project Aims To Help Autistic Kids; Operation Ocean Hope Set For Next Saturday

BERLIN – A local high school student is partnering with a Berlin counseling service to host a community event for children with autism and those who struggle in social settings.On Saturday, Apr...

Who’s Playing When & Where – April 2, 2021

45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 4507 Coastal Hwy. Tuesdays: Aaron Howell Wednesdays: Aaron Howell (137th St. Tavern)xAtlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl BeardsleyxBux...