Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Stephen D. Tyler Berlin It is with great sadness that Stephen Daniel Tyler, affectionately known as “Styler,” passed away peacefully at age 49 on Oct. 20, 2026, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Styler was preceded in death by his beloved parents Daniel W. Tyler and Phyllis Gronert Tyler, whom he cherished deeply and held close… Read more »
Carolyn Fay Short Bishopville It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Fay Short, age 73, of Bishopville, who departed this life peacefully on Oct. 25, 2026. She was born on Oct. 4, 1953, in Stanley, Virginia, to Elizabeth (Meadows) Warnken and the late Kirby Karl Gray. Carolyn dedicated her life… Read more »
Pines officials need to be respectful Editor, Below is the content of an email I sent to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors following the Oct. 30 meeting in which there were two motions put forth proposing revisions to Resolution B pertaining to the rules regarding the order of meetings of the board. The items… Read more »
Updating manual protects everyone The Berlin Town Council’s modernization of some aspects of the town’s employee manual addresses the realities of the modern workplace as well as the labyrinth of federal wage and hour rules. First, town officials recognized the futility of trying to forbid romantic relationships between coworkers. Strict blanket bans rarely work, as… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22, 2026) Berlin is inviting families to celebrate Halloween with a Truck-N-Treat event and a monthlong scavenger hunt in the downtown area. The town’s Truck-N-Treat will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Park. The free event will give children an up-close… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 22 2026) Families in Ocean Pines can celebrate Halloween this month with several community events featuring costumes, crafts, games, and trick-or-treating. Ocean Pines will host its annual Spooky Swim on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool. The event will feature Halloween crafts, games, music,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s On What Grounds? has officially transitioned to Cafe Berlin with new ownership and new items, like macarons. Christina and Michael Ewing, who moved to Worcester County from Carroll County in the fall of 2022, officially purchased On What Grounds? on Main Street last month. The couple… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Pines officials need to be respectful Editor, Below is the content of an email I sent to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors following the Oct. 30 meeting in which there were two motions put forth proposing revisions to Resolution B pertaining to the rules regarding the order of meetings of the board. The items… Read more »
Updating manual protects everyone The Berlin Town Council’s modernization of some aspects of the town’s employee manual addresses the realities of the modern workplace as well as the labyrinth of federal wage and hour rules. First, town officials recognized the futility of trying to forbid romantic relationships between coworkers. Strict blanket bans rarely work, as… Read more »
