OC Today-Dispatch FEBRUARY 20, 2026
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PRICELESS
Berlin farm out as site for resort’s sports plex City Council decides against buying farmland at edge of Berlin, but says it’s still committed to developing facility. — PAGE 12
Pre-Labor Day school start OK’d by board STEVE GREEN/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
KEEP HANGING ON Stephen Decatur High freshman John Bergey is pictured competing in the Strength and Conditioning State Tournament at Worcester County Recreation Center. Decatur’s two teams placed first and second, winning the state championship for the third straight year. Bergey, who tripled his previous best time, is pictured being encouraged by coach Shannon Bone and teammate Carsen Knerr. See page 60 for team photo.
An uncooperative calendar and desire for longer winter break leads school officials to break tradition.— PAGE 3
Rental license moratorium ends Boardwalk With a referendum in the offing, the City Council instead rescinds the moratorium on issuing new short-term rental licenses in single-family home neighborhoods. Members also to cease seeking ways to limit these rentals in traditional neighborhoods. — PAGE 10
bike hours extended— PAGE 18