Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14,2023) It’s that time of the year, when the bell ringers are out in front of the stores collecting for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore raises funds and provides services for Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Capt. Angel and Lt. Shawn Simmons became the… Read more »
Veteran members Widgeon and Enste get nod to serve as chief, president respectively By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 14, 2023) Firefighting has been a lifelong commitment for the new chief and president of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Joey Widgeon and President Joe Enste were elected to their new positions last week during… Read more »
Stephen Decatur football goes undefeated on way to bringing home 2A title By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer (Dec. 7, 2023) It’s great to see a community come out and support its local high school varsity football team like this one has done and, oh yes, there was a football game. Last Thursday evening, Stephen… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 8, 2023) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce has rebranded itself as the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce … and the results are mixed. Kerrie Bunting, the executive director for the chamber, said on a recent podcast that this is just a name change and does not change the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2023) The Cricket Center will be bringing Christmas joy to 30 at-risk children in Worcester County with its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday. “Watching the kids shop with law enforcement is just the most heartwarming thing to see,” Lauren Cooper, the executive director of The… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2023) The news is ripe with stories about a new respiratory illness that is spreading through the canine population. Kaitlyn Fitzhugh of the Iron Will Animal Rescue said that it is creeping up from the south and has been seen in Richmond. It has also been found in… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2023) It might seem like a wonderful idea to give a pet to someone you love this holiday season. But Rob Shrieves of Worcester County Animal Control and Kaitlyn Fitzhugh, co-founder of Iron Will Animal Rescue, beg to differ. Adopting a pet is a life-time commitment, said Shrieves and… Read more »
Town embarking on two plans to guide spending, zoning, policies for future By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 7, 2023) Berlin is embarking on two planning efforts: updating the comprehensive plan, which is being managed by the planning commission, and the strategic plan, which is being managed by Salisbury University’s BEACON. Residents could be confused by… Read more »
Appeals case about Knupp hit-and-run charges sees arguments over court code By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) The appeals case of Tyler Mailloux, 23, of Berlin, continues moving forward with the filing of an appellee brief that argues the state’s attorney charged the defendant in the wrong court. On Nov. 17, the Appellate Court… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) The Berlin mayor and Town Council discussed events, police pension funding and roads during their Monday meeting. Events A motion was approved for two changes to the 2024 town event schedule. The Fall Cruisers event was moved to Saturday, Oct. 12 to coincide with the Ocean City Fall… Read more »