(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 »

(Sept. 10, 2015) The Ocean Pines semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market will take place this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and other merchandise will be for sale. Flea market vendor spaces are still available. An indoor space is $15 for Ocean… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) Raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder and invisible disabilities are the focus of a program U.S. Army veteran Capt. Luis Montalván and his service dog, Tuesday, will present at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. “Millions of veterans in all eras of war suffer with post-traumatic… Read more »

(Sept. 10, 2015) First Shore Federal Savings & Loan will sponsor the Berlin Heritage Foundation’s final concert on the lawn this season on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. Swamp Donkey will perform. Swamp Donkey is a high energy Electric Newgrass band made up of a mixed bag of musicians with extremely diverse musical backgrounds…. Read more »