Berlin Tree A Community Effort

Berlin Tree A Community Effort

BERLIN — Berlin’s new Christmas tree, which is set to be officially lighted tonight, is bigger than previous years and may have some company in the form of a second, living tree next year, according to officials.Mayor Gee Williams confirmed that the initial plan this year had been to seek a living tree that could… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Council Erred On Election Editor: Here we go again. Six out of seven council members voted to maintain separate elections.Congratulations to Joe Hall, the only member with enough sense to hold the elections on the same dates.One council member wants to have fun, food and music. Oh well, whats 10,000-plus dollars? Just a drop in the bucket for… Read more »

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Ocean City is apparently getting close to finalizing former City Manager Dennis Dare’s severance package, and it’s going to be interesting to see how much this ends up costing the taxpayers.Last week, Dare reportedly received the city’s written proposal, drafted by City Solicitor Guy Ayres, that includes wages, legal counsel compensation and details of his… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Parenting sure has thrown a wrinkle into my obsession with football.The one critical element you need to be able to enjoy watching football, whether it’s my Ravens playing or not, is time and that’s not something I have a lot of currently.Indeed, at this point in my life, free time is what I treasure most…. Read more »

Things To Do Around Town

Things To Do Around Town

Nov. 25: KC BingoDoors open 5 p.m.; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Nov. 26: Praise Service6:30-7:30 p.m., Ayres United Metho-dist Church, 7516 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. A variety of music. All are welcome to attend. For more information, 443-232-9008.Nov. 26: Constellation Exploration Program7 p.m., Pocomoke… Read more »

Open Houses Of The Week

Open Houses Of The Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor’s Watch Golf Course Road… Read more »

Who’s Playing When And Where

Who’s Playing When And Where

Burger’s Surf’s Up Cafe 410-723-2007 5401 Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: Big Ass 80’s Party With The BiglerBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: Team Trivia With DJ Jeremy, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26: Hot Sauce SandwichCharlie’s Bayside Restaurant 302-539-3526 Rte. 1 & Maryland Ave., Fenwick Island   Saturday, Nov. 26: Tom… Read more »

Best Eats On The Beach

Best Eats On The Beach

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-FruitlandBreakfast Cafe Of Ocean City 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to… Read more »

Vehicle Assault Arrest

Vehicle Assault Arrest

BERLIN — A Berlin man was arrested on assault charges early Sunday morning after allegedly attempting to run over another man in a convenience store parking lot following a dispute.Around 12:39 a.m. last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the Shore Stop on Racetrack Rd. near Ocean Pines for a reported hit-and-run incident involving… Read more »