Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Sarah Jane Truitt Whaleyville Sarah Jane “Janie” Truitt, age 59, of Wilmington, Del., passed away on May 1, 2026. Born on September 26, 1966, in Whaleyville, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Herman “Bunk” and Shirley Truitt and the beloved sister of Thomas and Jennie Truitt. Janie graduated from Indian River High School and… Read more »
Elizabeth Jacobs Watson Berlin Elizabeth Jacobs Watson, affectionately known as Betty, passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her devoted husband, Roy. Born on November 22, 1938, at the family farm in Worcester County. Betty’s life was a tapestry of love, kindness, and abundant joy… Read more »
Mayor, council look for budget control Berlin’s government wasted an hour Monday night retracing steps taken a couple of weeks ago by the Town Council to eliminate the large gap between revenue and expenses. Rather than moving on to actual new or unfinished business Monday, council members found themselves having to return to ground they… Read more »
William B. Todd Sr. Berlin William B. Todd Sr., age 88, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Claude Milton Todd and Gladys Mae (Maples) Todd. Bill was the co-owner with his wife Sarah of Ocean City Service… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Kids of all ages will be allowed to participate in the Berlin Farmers Market this spring and summer via the town’s new project, The Berlin Mini Makers Market. Every second Sunday from May through October, during the Berlin Farmers Market, kids aged 6 to 18 can sell… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Spreading holiday cheer and brightening the day of the community’s most vulnerable residents is the mission behind a social hour planned for this weekend at an assisted living facility tucked inside Ocean Pines. Esther Diller, a former member of the Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors, founded a group a… 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 »
Mayor, council look for budget control Berlin’s government wasted an hour Monday night retracing steps taken a couple of weeks ago by the Town Council to eliminate the large gap between revenue and expenses. Rather than moving on to actual new or unfinished business Monday, council members found themselves having to return to ground they… Read more »
Berlin must deal with lead pipes issue now It’s not a now-or-never proposition, but it’s close enough for Berlin town officials, who really don’t have a choice but to continue their pursuit of its water line replacement project along Williams Street. This is even though the project’s $1.9 million cost to remove and replace lead… Read more »
