Berlin Approves 2021 Events Slate, Considers New Year’s Eve Fireworks

BERLIN – Though COVID-19 remains a concern, officials are planning ahead for next year with a full slate of events in Berlin.On Monday, the town council approved the 2021 schedule of special eve...

Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore In OC

OCEAN CITY — The natural circle of life was on full display in the resort last week with a decomposed bottlenose dolphin removed from the beach days after three rehabilitated sea turtles were s...

Voices From The Readers – September 18, 2020

Decision On Events ExplainedEditor:I feel it necessary to address some misinformed posts on the internet regarding the Town of Berlin’s decision to cancel the Berlin Christmas Parade and our tr...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 18, 2020

It was not so much the actual decision to cancel Berlin’s Christmas Parade and New Year’s Eve as much as the timing and communication.Last Friday the Town of Berlin issued a press release...

Cops & Courts – September 18, 2020

First-Degree Assault In Domestic AltercationOCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was charged with first-degree assault last week after allegedly choking and smothering his girlfriend, who was also arre...

Little Reason To Add E-Bikes To OC’s Boardwalk

There has been much discussion about biking on the Boardwalk over the last two months.The Ocean City Mayor and Council agreed in August to permit bikes on the Boardwalk during the traditional summer ...

Internet Struggles Hamper Online Learning For Some Students

SNOW HILL – Two weeks into the virtual launch of the school year, parents are already sharing internet frustrations with elected officials.While the school system has provided mobile hotspots t...

Obituaries – September 18, 2020

Robert F. MazukOCEAN PINES — Robert F. (Bob)  Mazuk, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at Catered Living in Ocean Pines. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., hewas the son of the late ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 18, 2020

Rachel Scott.It was a name foreign to me until a few months ago when I heard my 12-year-old son’s school was looking to present a program called Rachel’s Challenge to students. Rachel was ...

Freeman Stage Wraps Up Unique 49-Performance Season

SELBYVILLE — When Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tusk, ended its performance last Saturday night — the final show of the 2020 Freeman Stage season — with “Go Your Own Way,”...