Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 30, 2017) Mayor Gee Williams threw the switch Saturday night on what he called a “very special” town Christmas tree, unofficially kicking off a yearlong celebration. “It’s going to be a very special year, here in America’s coolest small town,” Williams said during the tree lighting. “With deep appreciation… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) The Oasis Pool Working Group recently forwarded to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors a four-page letter of recommendations addressing the formerly adults-only Oasis swimming pool at the yacht club. The pool changed to allow all ages last summer, based on the opinion on association attorney Jeremy… Read more »
(Nov. 2, 2017) Ring in the season with a snow-stopping spectacular at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Artisan and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. in Ocean Pines. It’s the ultimate yuletide surprise for shoppers who are looking for unique finds and handcrafted items this holiday season. The festival, hosted by the Pine’eer… Read more »
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) The largest fundraiser of the year for Play It Safe will take place at a new location, Nick’s House of Ribs on 144th Street, Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m. Organizers changed this year, with Nick’s providing the food and two dinner options available, including a half-rack… Read more »
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2017) As fall hits full stride with Halloween’s passage, the Snow Hill Arts on the River First Friday event provides an ideal opportunity to savor the newly chill air, while attending artist gallery receptions, perusing boutiques for unique holiday gifts, and partaking of music, food and libations, starting… Read more »
(Oct. 26, 2017) Ocean Pines Police are offering Halloween safety tips in an effort to minimize scares and maximize fun during a holiday that can serve up plenty of frights for parents and drivers in residential areas. Trick-or-treating is not prohibited in Ocean Pines, but police urged parents to use discretion. The community lacks sidewalks… Read more »
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Halloween is almost here and there are a number of activities this weekend in Ocean City and surrounding towns to celebrate the spookiest of holidays. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween Spook-Out Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m…. Read more »
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Midway Toyota’s 8th annual “Knock Out Breast Cancer” walk, to support shore-based nonprofit Women Supporting Women, will unite survivors and others who want to combat the disease, in Pocomoke on Saturday. Josh Nordstrom, Midway business development manager, said the auto dealership at 1337 Ocean Highway would be… Read more »
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Three members of Worcester County Schools were nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Awards, an annual program recognizing K-12 educators and staff for having a meaningful influence in students’ lives. In the running for the honors are Snow Hill Middle School secretary Jennifer Ames, Stephen Decatur High… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) Darl Kolar of EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. presented comprehensive roundup of recent stormwater projects at a Berlin Mayor and Town Council meeting Monday night. Stormwater projects undertaken during the last two years included culvert replacement and creation of offline wetlands on both Flower and William… Read more »