(Sept. 24, 2015) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, is proud to present “Project 22,” a feature-length, critically-acclaimed film that brings to light the problem of suicide among military veterans. This film, created by two battle-scarred Marines, is available for screening at no cost to local sponsoring organizations…. Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Berlin Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 10th opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer several free health-related seminars this fall at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m., Atlantic General Hospital’s Ann Waples will present “Keeping Your Heart Happy & Healthy.” Waples, a registered… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) A trial date has been set for the civil case of Zackary Tyndall versus the Berlin Fire Company, for Jan. 11-22 at U.S. District Court in Baltimore. In July, U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander denied the Fire Company’s motion for a partial summary judgment. Tyndall, a former fire company employee,… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Details were sparse on the specifics, but the Casino at Ocean Downs on Tuesday began work on an expansion project, the purpose of which remains undefined. General Manager Joe Cavilla confirmed the work was under way. “The foundation for the expansion building construction did start this morning,” he said Tuesday. “It is… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) After being lost in and around the woods of Ocean Pines for nearly a month, Rizzo the German shepherd is now happy, healthy and reunited with her owners in Pennsylvania. Victoria Liptak said she and her family came to the area for a quiet beach vacation when the pup got loose in… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Chip Bertino, Worcester County Commissioner for the Ocean Pines district, will hold a Town Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Ocean Pines library.  The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county. Beau Oglesby, Worcester County State’s… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) A movement to stop construction of Manklin Meadows Racquet Center, an Ocean Pines recreation and parks expansion, has been developing over the last several weeks. Approved by the board of directors and set to go up soon near the South Gate, the expansion is being challenged by a growing number of residents… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Berlin Fiddler’s Convention returns to Main Street for three days of free family-friendly live entertainment that will include youth and adult musical competitions, Sept. 18-20. The local act, Such Fools, winners of last year’s full-band competition, will kick off the 23rd annual festival with a set next Friday at 7 p.m…. Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Town of Berlin will hold two upcoming work sessions to assess feasibility of converting the former Tyson’s Chicken plant into grounds for public use and, most likely, a multi-use reaction facility. The Town Council voted to buy the property in December, with three caveats before the sale closed. Following a clean… Read more »