OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines are exploring options for electronic voting.Last week, Elections Committee Chair Carol Ludwig presented the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a presentation on electronic voting for future elections.“We’ve put our foot out there to say we strongly suggest the Board of Directors vote in favor of online… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Berlin Baker Raises Funds For Medics In Ukraine
BERLIN– A local business raised more than $1,400 for a medical battalion in Ukraine with a day of baking.Sconer, the popular Berlin Farmers Market vendor, will be donating more than $1,400 to Hospitallers, a medical battalion operating on the front lines in Ukraine, following a fundraiser Monday. Ryan Nellans, the Berlin baker behind Sconer, is… Read more »
Berlin Officials To Review Heron Park Proposals Monday
BERLIN – Officials will meet Monday to consider two $1 million-plus offers for portions of Heron Park.A mixed-use development featuring 78 single family homes and a commercial development featuring an amphitheater have been proposed by the companies that submitted bids for the disposition and development of Heron Park. The Berlin Town Council will review the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 25, 2022
The filing deadline for political candidates was set to expire this week but was abruptly extended to March 22. As a reminder, the gubernatorial primary election will be held June 28 (yes, the week before the Fourth of July) with the general election Nov. 8.The summer primary date is concerning on the local front as… Read more »
Resort Officials Approve Body-Worn Camera Contract
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police officers this summer will be equipped with body-worn cameras after resort officials this week approved the contract with the vendor, although questions about executing the program linger.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday had before them a request to approve the contract with private vendor Axon to provide body-worn cameras… Read more »
Seahawks Wrap Perfect Season, Fall in Title Game
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team last week closed out an improbable perfect 19-0 regular season before falling to Queen Anne’s in the Bayside Conference championship on Tuesday.The Seahawks kept their perfect regular season record intact with a tight 63-61 win over Parkside last Thursday at home, but it wasn’t easy. Decatur led 21-14… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – February 25, 2022
Ocean City Should Reconsider New EventEditor:How does this strategy help rebrand the town’s family image?At the recent Tourism Commission meeting, the council members present rehashed a previous discussion of the Adventure Fest motorcycle event scheduled for the same September week the unsanctioned pop-up car rally is in Ocean City.By including another event that week, they believe,… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – February 25, 2022
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Feb. 26: TBACork Bar Saturday, Feb. 26: TBACrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Feb. 25: Rick & Regina Wednesday, March 2: Kevin PooleCrawl Street Tavern 443-373-2756 Wicomico St. Downtown O.C. Friday, Feb. 25: Lime Green Saturday, Feb. 26: The… Read more »
Decatur Wrestler Cruise to Bayside Title
BERLIN – Fresh off the heels of winning their third straight state championship, Decatur’s varsity wrestling team cruised to the Bayside Conference championship last week.At 106, Decatur’s Juan Hinojosa finished first, beating Bennett’s Caden Stevens in the final. At 113, Aaron August lost in the final to Tremaine Jackson of Queen Anne’s and brought home… Read more »
RWWC Earned Recognition
The Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) earned the National Federation of Republican Women’s highest recognition, the Diamond Award, for the many activities and volunteer hours the members completed in 2020-2021. Additionally, RWWC earned the highest Maryland Federation Award, the Maryland Shield, as well as individual recognition for special events, the newsletter, website, campaign activities,… Read more »