(Dec. 15, 216) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during their Dec. 12 meeting at Town Hall. Audit report PKS & Company presented an “unmodified” opinion of Berlin financials, also known as a “clean opinion,” which PKS Partner Michael Kleger said was the “highest level of service” the company could provide as… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Federal District Court Judge J. Frederick Motz recently ruled the United States Department of Justice can intervene as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by three former Pocomoke City Police officers who allege that they were subjected to discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint filed by the United… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Twenty Worcester County elementary school children spent last Saturday morning racing around the Berlin Wal-Mart while picking out Christmas presents with a Maryland State Police officer following closely behind, pushing a cart full of their treasures during “Shop with a Cop.” The Berlin Barrack state troopers partnered with the Worcester County CRICKET… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Ocean Pines will soon build a new bar inside its yacht club and install a playground area for children on the outside patio, according to interim General Manager Brett Hill. “Tuffy’s Tavern” will be installed in the lobby area next week, using a sign apparently rescued from the previous yacht club. During… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association has announced the addition of a new network administrator to its staff of full-time employees. Paul Fazzalaro has accepted the position of network administrator for Ocean Pines. He has over 16 years of experience in information technology activities. He has a proven record of achieving results through customer… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The new Berlin Branch Library project will enter the construction bidding phase next month after the Worcester County Commissioners approved a final pre-bid cost estimate at its meeting last Tuesday. In presenting a progress report, county library Director Jennifer Ranck said the library project has received more than $1.7 million in state… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) A sign inserted into a large pylon outside the Berlin Butcher Shop on Williams Street will stay in place, following a ruling by the Berlin Board of Appeals last Wednesday. That decision overturns an October order by the Berlin Historic District Commission, when Commissioner Robert Poli said the sign presented a series… Read more »

 (Dec. 15, 2016) As hinted during a work session last Monday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors formally dissolved its racquet sports advisory committee at its meeting last Friday. Board President Tom Herrick proposed a motion to “give notice and first consideration” to repeal resolution C-14, terminating the committee and to allow each of the… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) With only two days left in the current and final auction of the naming rights for the remaining foal from this year’s new additions, the winning bid will only increase the nearly $5,200 already raised in support of the park and its programs. This total will, in all likelihood, fall short of… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) teamed up with Toys for Tots this holiday season and will serve as a public donation drop-off location. All are invited to partner with Toys for Tots and the WCRP by donating a new, unwrapped toy through Monday, Dec. 19, in the Worcester County Recreation Center… Read more »