Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Joanne Jewell Berlin Joanne Selby Jewell age 80, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Albert F. Johnson and Anna Mae (Selby) Johnson. She was the wife of Stephen Jewell. They are not long the days of wine and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines Library helper was named “Volunteer of the Year” last week for her dedication to maintaining a smoothly run facility. The awardee was honored at a luncheon with a proclamation from the Worcester County Commissioners. On Wednesday, April 30, Vicki O’Mara, a member of the Friends of the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts will be installed at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club next week for a total project cost of $50,692, community officials said late last month. Earlier this year, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a staff recommendation to allow an outside contractor, Southwest Greens… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Several Ocean Pines homeowners have recently received violations citing yard leaf accumulation as the winter season ends and spring commences. The notices have created a stir among residents, many of whom claim the infraction letters are unfair and a disruption to maintaining the neighborhood’s wooded beauty. The conversation surrounding leaf… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts will be installed at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club next week for a total project cost of $50,692, community officials said late last month. Earlier this year, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a staff recommendation to allow an outside contractor, Southwest Greens… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Berlin Town Council authorized the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000. The dollars will be used for the demolition of an existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the site of the town’s planned community center…. 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 »
Tidal Health, Atlantic put patient care first Congratulations to the leadership at Tidal Health and Atlantic General Hospital for bringing the two institutions together after years of competing for the loyalty and support of the coastal population. By formally merging last week, the hospitals’ boards of directors and executives put an end to a relationship… Read more »
Water, sewer rates another fine mess It’s another fine mess the Worcester County Commissioners have gotten themselves into, and now they have little choice but to make another mess getting out of it. That mess would be the millions of dollars in debt on the books in some of county’s water and sewer district accounts,… Read more »
