Opposition remains for revised Kirwan plan

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 8, 2021) As revisions to the state’s Kirwan education funding plan await approval on Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk, local lawmakers are still bucking its overall p...

Operation Ocean Hope for autistic, non-autistic youth

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 8, 2021) Worcester Technical High School senior Brady Esham and Ocean Front Counseling will hold Operation Ocean Hope, an event for autistic and non-autistic childre...

Bay Club sale impediment removed by commissioners

(April 8, 2021) One more impediment to the sale of the Bay Club and an adjacent property outside of Berlin to the Department of Natural Resources was removed by the Worcester County Commissioners Tues...

Rise in covid prompts town to close again

Vaccinations now offered to those 16 years old and up By Mallory Panuska (April 8, 2021) With covid-19 positivity rates creeping back up in the county and state, Berlin town officials have stayed true...

OPA finances stay relatively steady according to report

(April 8, 2021) Ocean Pines Association finances remained relatively steady through February, coming in not quite $17,000 less than break-even for the month, as revenues missed the budget a little mor...

Worcester Public Works Head Retiring After 36-Year Career

SNOW HILL – During their April 6 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners paid tribute to Public Works Director John Tustin, who will retire later this month following a 36-year career with ...

Hybrid Format Set For Short-Term Rental Town Hall

OCEAN PINES – A town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations will be held in a hybrid format next week.On April 17 at 9 a.m., the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors will hol...

Proposed Ocean City Budget Sticks To Constant Yield Tax Rate

OCEAN CITY – Members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council got their first look at a balanced fiscal year 2022 budget of around $158 million that reflects the constant yield tax rate.City Manager...

County, Berlin Lions Club Strike 1-Year Deal On Little League Fields

SNOW HILL – A one-year lease between Worcester County and the Berlin Lions Club will ensure local children continue to have the use of ballfields adjacent to the Northern Worcester Athletic Com...

Community Stepping Up For Beloved Dumser’s Employee

OCEAN CITY – Community members are rallying around a long-time Dumser’s employee as she undergoes treatment for end-stage kidney disease.Late last week, organizer Kathy Grimes launched a ...