Worcester County Humane Society held its 2nd Annual Bingo Fundraiser on March 2. Funds raised directly benefited the homeless cats and dogs at the no-kill shelter. Pictured are event co-chairs Mary Martinez and Diana Snyder.
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team opened its 2019 season with a win over Wicomico, 3-1, on the road on Monday.The Seahawks will rely on strong pitching and solid defense this year as they hope to match last year’s 18-4 record and did both well on Monday in the opener. Hayden Snelsire hit a solo… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on suspicion of drunk-driving and other charges last Friday after a routine traffic stop in West Ocean City. It was his eighth arrest for driving under the influence in Maryland, according to police.Around 7 p.m. last Friday, Maryland State Police troopers pulled over a six-wheel… Read more »
MaryAnn and MadaLynne Rutzler joined Olivia Evans during a recent St. John Neumann Catholic Church Lenten dinner on Friday, March 22. The Most Blessed Sacrament students helped serve dinner to over 150 diners.
Stephen Decatur High School students earned first, second and third place out of 50 participants in the annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist essay contest. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City-Berlin Optimist President Charles Smith, Optimist Francis Pilarski, first place winner of $500 Dori Krasner, second place winner of $300 Joshua Miller, third place winner of $200… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Recreation and Parks fixture Albin “Hondo” Handy, called the heart and soul of the department for nearly 40 years, was feted with an emotional ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday.Hired in January 1980, Handy came to Ocean City from the Harford County Recreation and Parks Department. He started as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After a significant drop-off in Inlet lot parking revenue on the Fourth of July last summer, resort officials this week tweaked the formula with an increased hourly rate on the popular holiday.For several years, the Town of Ocean City charged a flat rate to park on the Inlet lot on the Fourth… Read more »
BERLIN – Residents voiced frustration over municipal expenses and concern regarding a pending tax increase at a special budget meeting this week.On Tuesday, more than a hundred Berlin residents attended a public budget listening session hosted by the town’s elected officials at Stephen Decatur High School. Attendees expressed concern about the impact the proposed property… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While certain parts of the consultant’s recommendations could include paid parking in at least some ocean blocks the entire length of town, the town’s parking task force is no closer to reaching a solution after its third meeting.From the beginning, parking task force members have asserted the goal was not to automatically… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials assured residents they welcomed their input as several citizens attended Monday’s town council meeting to voice concerns about spending.Though public participation at council meetings is typically rare, a handful of residents were in attendance Monday to question spending as the town prepares for a tax and utility rate increase.“I’m glad to… Read more »