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Aquatics Committee clarifies member roles; Protocol states suggestions must be in writing, sent to OPA general manager first

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Advisory Committee aims to strengthen its working relationship with community staff and the board of directors to ensure facility excellence, following a recent situation in which a member of the volunteer group made unsolicited recommendations to pool professionals. The Ocean Pines Aquatics Advisory Committee met… Read more »

Mayor, council seek more control over risky business

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council reviewed a potential ordinance that could revoke businesses licenses from town establishments if their operation creates a risk or nuisance for residents and visitors. The draft will have its first reading at an upcoming Town Council meeting. At a Town of Berlin Mayor and Council… Read more »

Berlin making tweaks to new parking lot; Usage solid last weekend, officials say

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) Progress at Berlin’s new parking lot, located on the corner of West and Washington streets, is moving along, with ongoing discussions about possible improvements, including signage, fencing, landscaping, pay-to-park software, and a recommendation to prohibit on-street parking in areas near the property. The new car park, which… Read more »

Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served

By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembrance Court, a garden area at the Racquet Center that was created in 2004 to honor players who have passed away. While… Read more »

Thomas W. Purnell

Thomas Purnell

Thomas W. Purnell Berlin Thomas W. Purnell, 89, of Berlin, departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Laura Purnell and Monroe Jones. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retiring, he… Read more »

Janice Louise Cropper

Janice Cropper obit pic

Janice Louise Cropper Ocean City Janice Louise Cropper, age 78, of Ocean City, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home.  She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Edward Stanley Aydelotte and Helen (Rodney) Aydelotte. Janice began her working career as an Ocean City Police Dispatcher where she met her husband,… Read more »