By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) In a meeting between Mayor Zack Tyndall, the Berlin Town Council and the Local Development Council (LDC) of Worcester County, LDC approved the town’s multi-year plan to use its share of casino funds (Local impact Grants or LIG funds) for its Law Enforcement Officers Pension System or… Read more »
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Honoring DJ Batman at Veterans Memorial
Friends of Night Time Mayor of OC will recognize Beatty for military service Nov. 22 By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) A ceremony honoring the late DJ Mike “Batman” Beatty will be held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. During the ceremony, a paver… Read more »
Berlin ready to bid Tyson demo project
Engineers conclude grant will cover more work than what town had estimated By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a request for proposals drawn up by its engineering consultants for the partial demolition of the Tyson’s processing plant at Heron Park on Old Ocean City Road. Andrew Welsch, the… Read more »
Disagreement over who will own property sends OPA, Fire Co. on different paths
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) Two years of talking about whether to replace or renovate the Ocean Pines South Side Fire Station has taken on a different tone and direction, as parties on both sides of the table are now debating who should own the land and the building. In September, a fire… Read more »
Nichols appointed VP pro tem during Burrell’s absence
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 9, 2023) Berlin Town Council member Shaneka Nichols has been appointed vice president pro tempore during Council Vice President Dean Burrell’s absence from the council through the end of the year, or until his return. The appointment was made last Thursday, following Burrell’s announcement that he has some back issues… Read more »
State argues to Maryland’s Appellate Court that judge erred in dismissing charges
By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2023) On Oct. 19, clerks of the Appellate Court of Maryland filed an appellant brief from Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony Brown that outlines the state’s objection to the dismissal of charges against Tyler Mailloux, 23, of Berlin. Mailloux was charged as the driver in the hit-and-run that killed Gavin… Read more »
Amenities, efficiencies add to Ocean Pines Association bottom line once again
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2023) “We have a good story here and I want to continue it,” General Manager John Viola said of association finances at the October Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting on Saturday. For September, the association’s finances were favorable by $44,000, with revenues up $32,000 and expenses… Read more »
US Wind manager outlines what turbines will, won’t do
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 2, 2023) The wind energy discussion continues in the coastal area, giving residents the opportunity to learn about the plans and impacts and weigh in on the projects with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) during the comment period, which closes on Nov. 20. Ocean Pines residents had the… Read more »
Plant tour reveals sorry shape of old Tyson’s building
Town officials, public see for themselves how some sections must come down By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2023) Berlin residents regularly drive by the old Tyson’s Processing Plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard, but most have never been inside. On Tuesday night last week, that changed as Andrew Welch, a senior structural engineer from… Read more »
Cardamone rebuts shed theft assertions
Sheriff’s office chief of staff says claims on OP podcast don’t reflect facts of case By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2023) Despite assertions on a local podcast that working firearms and evidence were not kept in the Ocean Pines Police Department storage shed that was broken into last December, that was not the case,… Read more »