Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) In order to comply with Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home executive order and also ensure people are social distancing, a number of local churches are offering services online. Ocean City Baptist Church, located on North Division Street, has been streaming live services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 23, 2020) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is asking residents to share their thoughts and records of the covid-19 pandemic for an archive its creating. On Thursday, March 26, the museum’s Facebook page asked members of the community to help create “an archive of how COVID-19… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Berlin ministry providing nonperishable items in addition to frozen meats (April 16, 2020) SonRise Church in Berlin has been providing meals for the community for several weeks, and now, it has officially become its own food distribution hub. The church, located at 10026 Main Street, has opened the SonRise Storehouse,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 16, 2020) Many businesses have closed to the public because of the coronavirus; however, a number of local farms and grocery stores remain open to provide residents with home grown and organic options. As a result of Gov. Larry Hogan’s directive, farmers markets can remain open for business, so… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 9, 2020) An Ocean Pines teenager received a surprise from the local fire department when her mother arranged to have a fire truck drive up to their house for her birthday on Sunday. Mia Stubblebine’s 15th birthday was made even more special when her mother, Debbie, got in touch… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (April 2, 2020) Members of the community have been coming together to help provide meals for students after Gov. Larry Hogan closed Maryland public schools for two weeks – from March 16-27 – to help stop the spread of coronavirus, and the support has been overwhelming. School closures have since… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer State plan being developed for continuation of learning opportunities for students (April 2, 2020) Maryland public schools, including those in Worcester County, will remained closed for another four weeks, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced last Wednesday. During a COVID-19 update meeting held by Gov. Larry Hogan, Salmon… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer Hardwire, boutique change gears to provide protection to health care workers (April 2, 2020) Residents and companies in Worcester County are creating protective gear for medical personnel and members of the community during the spread of covid-19 throughout the state. Hardwire LLC, a Pocomoke City manufacturer of protective armor used… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) With the country practicing social distancing and trying to block the spread of the novel coronavirus by staying indoors and away from people, it can be easy to forget one of the most vulnerable populations: the elderly. As COVID-19 is considered the most threatening for people ages… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (March 26, 2020) With all but businesses and services classified as essential closed, residents and groups in small towns like Berlin are doing what they can to help. Kathryn Gordon, director for Worcester County Economic Development, praised the Berlin Chamber of Commerce for its connection with the local businesses. “The… Read more »