By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Town of Berlin officials are exploring what a moratorium on data center applications could look like as the town considers how to evaluate a center’s impact on local infrastructure, public safety and the environment. At a meeting Tuesday night, Berlin Council Vice President Jack Orris outlined what… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) With demolition underway, the renovation of the Ocean Pines Beach Club in Ocean City is moving along as anticipated, with permits for a new deck, elevator, and pilings expected in the coming weeks. The Ocean Pines Association and the community’s food and beverage operator, Touch of Italy,… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) An engineering problem with the foundation has delayed work on the Ocean Pines cell phone tower, pushing the project’s expected completion back a few weeks. Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola told the Bayside Gazette this week that the community’s new cell tower should now be… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Worcester County government plans to overhaul its athletic complex in Berlin with updated baseball fields, playgrounds, walking trails, batting cages, and more to accommodate the growth of local youth sports leagues. Next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Stephen Decatur High School, Engineering representatives from Davis, Bowen &… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) Longtime Berlin Town Councilman Dean Burrell completed his final term in local government Tuesday night, wrapping up more than three decades of public service. One of the longest-serving council members, Burrell has represented what was to become Berlin’s District 4 since 1994. This week, he said goodbye… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) After Berlin’s municipal election was canceled because of the absence of contested races, council members Tony Weeg, Matt Stoehr and Jay Knerr took their seats on the Town Council Tuesday night. Joining the governing body for the first time are Weeg, representing District 4, and Stoehr, representing… Read more »

Federal award of $487k brings total funding up to 80% of overall price tag By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 15, 2026) The dream of a skate park in Berlin took a major step forward last week after the project was awarded a grant for nearly $500,000 to bring total funding for construction to 80%… Read more »

Staff reports (Oct. 15, 2026) Berlin authorities filed charges against a town resident last week for discharging a firearm five times in municipal limits. On Oct. 9, around 9:35 p.m., the Berlin Police Department (BPD) received multiple calls at headquarters and to 911 about gun shots being heard. While responding to the call on Burley… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Classic cars and hot rods will roll up to Berlin’s Main Street this weekend as vintage car enthusiasts show off their rides during the town’s fall cruising event. Berlin’s Fall Cruisin’ will welcome owners and aficionados of vintage vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to… Read more »

Do-gooders kickstart yearly holiday drives, collecting donations for local families By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) As the holidays draw near, “Ocean Pines Get Involved” is again collecting donations for needy residents through a series of seasonal drives. The group is working with the local non-profit, Randy’s Crew, for its annual coat drive,… Read more »