Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA team had much to celebrate after competing in the organization’s national championship last month in Louisville, Kentucky. Among the team members who placed in the top 10 was Piper Gooding. She won a silver medal in the middle school pin design competition. “Honestly,… Read more »
Sara Nickoles, Intern (July 19, 2019) Participants in canoes, kayaks and on paddleboards can enjoy the Pocomoke River in support of suicide prevention and awareness, this Saturday, during the 11th annual Jesse’s Paddle fundraiser. Located at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill, registration for the event will begin at 4 p.m. and the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) The Berlin Little League All-Star teams have done well this season, capturing four district titles and two state championships, and most of the squads are still competing. Major Softball: The Major Softball League team won district and state titles this season and will now compete in the… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 18, 2019) What’s the local buzz? The Ocean Pines Farmer’s Market in White Horse Park has introduced a new mascot: Buzzy the Honey Bee. Buzzy debuted at the farmer’s market two weeks ago, offering children lollipops, bee facts and fancy dances moves. “Buzzy represents the bee, which is very… Read more »
Josh Kim, Staff Writer (July 19, 2019) In 2018, there were a reported 2,114 opioid-related deaths in Maryland. To raise awareness of this public health crisis, the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health and Worcester Goes Purple will host a Motherhood Walk on Saturday, July 20, to shed light on this issue, and to show… Read more »
Sara Nickoles, Intern (July 19, 2019) The South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines will be buzzing with young anglers on Saturday, July 20, in anticipation for the 23rd annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest. Located near the Sports Core Pool on Cathell Road, registration for the event is free and will take place from… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) Berlin Little League All-Star teams have been successful this season as three district titles and two state championships have been won, thus far. Major Softball: The Major Softball League captured the state championship title on Tuesday, July 9, in Sharpsburg, in a thrilling game against Havre De… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) Children in Berlin will have the opportunity to engage in some friendly competition during the first Fit Fun Field Day on Friday at Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin. The event, to be staged by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, will take place from 9 a.m…. Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) Debbie Smullen from Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin presented a Worcester Goes Purple campaign to the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Saturday to “engage the community in preventing substance abuse and [promote] healthy life choices.” “I could talk to you all day about… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (July 11, 2019) It’s been a year since the newly constructed Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library had its soft opening on July 10, and with the first anniversary of its official Aug. 7 ribbon cutting about to arrive, library officials are delighted with the reception it has received…. Read more »