BERLIN – A January contract discussion between Town of Berlin officials regarding the Berlin Fire Company should have been open to the public, according to the Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board.The board on Friday issued an opinion advising that a Jan. 23 Berlin Town Council meeting about the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) should not have… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Salary increases, additional public safety positions, and a tax rate above constant yield highlighted last week’s introduction of the fiscal year 2024 budget.Last Thursday, City Manager Terry McGean and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented the Mayor and Council with the fiscal year 2024 budget, launching a two-week review process. The proposed spending… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was a little windy inshore to start the day, but when that laid out this afternoon it was absolutely beautiful! It was a great day to be on the water whether you were catching anything or not.The big news of the day was the first flounder of the season caught in the back bay… Read more »
The Ladies from the local Shriner’s Auxiliary recently restocked the diaper supply at the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health located in Berlin. Pictured with some of the diapers they delivered are April Lewis, Illustrious Commandress and member Michelle Briddell.
Last year seemed quieter than usual on the crime front in Ocean City, and the annual police report confirmed as much this week. Nearly every indicator – such as calls for service, assaults and serious crimes – were down considerably in 2022 compared to 2021. This is good news and seems to be a trend… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The adventurous Aries won’t: be disappointed with taking on a new challenge, despite some initial misgivings. Look for this move to open other opportunities down the line.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Let that beautiful Bovine smile not only put you at ease, but also show that you’re ready,… Read more »
William Carl LinkOCEAN CITY — William Carl Link was born Jan. 9, 1950. Bill, as he was warmly referred to, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with his wife and close friends by his side.Born in Arbutus and son to the late George Link and Bertha Ruthkowski Link, Bill was raised alongside his… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing written opposition from nearby property owners, Delaware’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner will hold a public hearing on a local restaurant’s request for a liquor license amendment.On April 12, the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) will hold a virtual hearing on a protested application from Matt’s Fish Camp, located… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The introduction of a new executive director and a request to extend an office lease highlighted an annual presentation of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC).In a work session last week, OCDC Board President Kevin Gibbs and outgoing Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented the Mayor and Council with an annual review of… Read more »
Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club President Christine Dolomount-Brown presented Worcester Preparatory School with a $1,500 donation to support the Class of 2023 prom afterparty. Pictured, front from left, are WPS senior Sophia Spadaro, Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club President Christine Dolomount-Brown and senior Jenna Hess; and, back, Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, seniors… Read more »