Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) The fish will be biting on Saturday, June 17 for the annual “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” hosted by the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. From 9 – 11 a.m. kids will get the chance to fish at the South Gate Pond, near the Sports Core Pool…. Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer On the evening of May 31, families filled the audience at Stephen Decatur High School’s Louis H. Taylor Stadium to watch seniors walk the stage and accept diplomas at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. During a speech, Principal Thomas Sites announced that this graduating class broke a SDHS record… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Area residents know that Island Creamery has some of the best ice cream around, but now the nation will know it as well. The shop, with locations in Chincoteague, Berlin and Salisbury. has been nominated as one of the best ice cream shops in the country by… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Now age 97, Morris Semiatin still wears his Purple Heart medal on a chain around his neck. He earned it in World War II after a hand grenade went off in his foxhole while fighting on Iwo Jima. There he served as a rocketeer in the 28th Regiment of the… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) With this Saturday being National Trails Day, it’s good to know that finding a trail is easier than ever because of Laura Scharle of Ocean Pines, who took her knowledge of this region’s outdoor opportunities and turned it into a website. The new site is called Delmarva… Read more »
(May 25, 2023) He’s back! Randy Lee Ashcraft has been off the music circuit for a year now, after being diagnosed with throat cancer. His return to the stage is now just days away. He and the Saltwater Cowboys are getting together for their first performance since last year at 7 p.m., June 2, at… Read more »
Group provides medical check-ups, mental health support, food and clothes By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) The Ocean Pines Community Center held the weekend’s final Stand Down event to serve at-risk veterans on Sunday, after organizers held one in Cambridge on Friday and another in Salisbury on Saturday. At Stand Down events, Veteran… Read more »
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (May 4, 2023) Last year, a storm brought Springfest to an abrupt end, but the annual festival returns for its 32nd year at the inlet parking lot, today through Sunday. The celebration focuses on music, food and arts and crafts, with live music and free performances throughout the day and… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 27, 2023) Pickleball is all the rage in Ocean Pines. With 399 members, it far surpasses tennis, spec, platform, and timeless tennis. Today, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association named pickleball the fastest- growing sport in America for the third year in a row. Pickleball is a sport that’s… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (April 13, 2023) People looking for a great way to celebrate spring need look no further than Delmarva Birding Week, April 19-23. For 27 years, the organizers of the Spring Delmarva Birding Weekend have combined boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions on foot when migrating birds are arriving and passing… Read more »