Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Donald Smack Sr. and Dr. Jon Andes are officially members of the Worcester County Board of Education, following the verification of the vote count from the Nov. 3 elections. The final results were posted on the Maryland State Board of Elections website last Friday after all mail-in… Read more »
As cases increase, schools return to remote learning By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer *UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon after Bayside Gazette went to press WCPS Superintendent Lou Taylor announced that the county public schools will remain in distance learning until Jan.4. * (Nov. 19, 2020) All public schools in Worcester County returned to distance learning Monday,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 12, 2020) Looking to maintain a nearly three-decade-old New Year’s Day tradition during the coronavirus pandemic, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s annual Penguin Swim in 2021 will involve a larger outdoor footprint and no inside activities. OC Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim team member Gary Miller, who has taken the icy dip… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 12, 2020) Looking to encourage humane treatment of resident Canada geese propagating at the South Gate Pond, the Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee is proposing enhanced signs to discourage people from feeding the growing flock. Environmental Chairman Ken Wolf said the committee has developed language to outline the importance… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Based on the election results as of Tuesday, Donald Smack Sr. and Dr. Jon Andes will join incumbent Elena McComas on the Worcester County Board of Education. Because mail-in ballots are still being counted, they can’t be declared the official winners until the final tally is completed… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2020) Stephen Decatur High School on Seahawk Road in Berlin has transitioned to distance learning on Wednesday until Nov. 30 after three individuals tested positive for covid-19 in the school within 24 hours. “We know that news of this transition is likely to heighten anxieties across the school… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 5, 2020) Looking to streamline efforts but maintain maximum impact next month, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will combine its annual toy and coat drives this holiday season. Marketing Chairman Dave Landis said the charity drives have been modified because of covid-19, with Kiwanis members began collecting donations… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Berlin resident Matthew Van Gasbeck worked for a month to create a comfortable audio production studio for local musicians and podcasters, transforming the snug space on Old Ocean City Boulevard with charcoal painted walls, a soothing earth-toned rug and a plush, dark teal sofa. Cozy Recordings officially… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 5, 2020) Maryland businesses, restaurants, Main Street programs, arts organizations, and entertainment venues that have been suffering financially from the coronavirus may be able to tap into the $250 million economic recovery package announced by Gov. Larry Hogan on Oct. 22. Drawn from the rainy day fund, the relief… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Some counts dismissed, but wrongful termination charge will go to trial (Nov. 5, 2020) The wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former OPA Human Resources manager Nate Douty is proceeding after a Oct. 22 ruling in Worcester Circuit Court. In January 2019, Douty was fired by then General Manager John Bailey following a… Read more »