Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Volunteers, nonprofits, local civic groups, businesses support those in need By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) Diakonia, a shelter and food pantry in West Ocean City, is a hub of activity 365 days a year, but during the holidays, the volunteers, businesses and organizations that support the organization go into overdrive. A special group… Read more »
Residents and visitors alike enjoy classes and exhibits provided by OC Art League By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2024) The Art League of Ocean City celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023 and had its most successful year yet, both programmatically and financially, according to Executive Director Rina Thaler. “Art is so much more than… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club was bubbling over with Christmas spirit on Saturday as volunteers gathered to provide gifts for those in need. In the morning, the Ocean Pines Get Involved Facebook group joined Worcester GOLD to brighten up the holiday for seniors who are home alone this… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2023) The following issues were discussed during the Ocean Pines Board of Directors meeting on Saturday: Walking trails The Robin Hood bike and walking trail is being enhanced by the Public Works Department, with trails being mulched, and tree roots removed. Five signs have been ordered to be placed… Read more »
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 »
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. 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 »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 30, 2023) Coming on the heels of the insanely popular Ice Ice Berlin event on Friday night is the Christmas Parade, set 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7. Santa will be riding high in a Berlin fire engine as he leads the parade, which will include participants from a variety of… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Train gardens are a staple of many people’s holidays, and that would be true for Joe Enste and his dad, Don, who remember visiting the local fire station in Baltimore to see the train garden each year. The Enstes, along with their friend Mark Libertini have brought that… Read more »