Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(Oct. 10, 2024) A six-figure gift to Worcester County’s recreation department will pay tribute to a local family while breathing new life into a public park near Pocomoke. County officials signed off Oct. 1 on receipt of a $438,342 donation from the Heather Leigh and Christopher Robbin Hill Foundation. Funds will go toward the purchase… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A proposal from US Wind to expand its project off Maryland’s coast will be the subject of a public hearing later this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a virtual hearing on US Wind’s request to revise and expand its offshore wind project, located… Read more »
Brian Shane Staff Writer A proposed utility-scale solar power project on the edge of Berlin has been rejected by Worcester County leaders, though it still has a chance of being kept alive by state officials in the long run. The developer, TurningPoint Energy, presented plans Oct. 1 for a 35-acre solar panel farm to the… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Plea negotiations are underway for a former childcare worker charged with neglect and failure to report child abuse following an investigation into an infant classroom at the Berlin Activities Depot. While a jury trial was scheduled to start Wednesday, a circuit court judge earlier this week granted a motion to… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two of the four Worcester County Board of Education candidates attended a town hall last Thursday to discuss current matters ahead of next month’s election. Sponsored by the Democratic Club of Worcester County, the town hall allowed members of the audience to ask the contestants. Incumbent Jon Andes is defending… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials unanimously voted to renew the service contract for the medical provider at the county jail, even as that provider is a defendant named in a pending $5 million wrongful death lawsuit. When asked during a public comment period at their Oct. 1 meeting whether they were aware… Read more »
Owners of manufactured homes are encouraged to attend a virtual meeting regarding ongoing insurance issues. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Maryland Insurance Administration will hold a virtual hearing to gather public input on the lack of available insurance coverage for mobile homes in Worcester County and surrounding coastal areas. As part of the meeting, the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s event calendar is chock-full of autumnal and Halloween ongoings this October. Berlin’s Fall Cruisers, a vintage car show, is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $10 the day of the event and free for spectators. Attendees can sample all Berlin offers… Read more »
Council incumbent returns for another term along with Jack Orris, Mayor Tyndall By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3. 2024) The Berlin Town Council will remain as is. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, some Berlin voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots for the town’s only contested race, a match between District 3 incumbent… Read more »
Club officials say option’s lower price tag could lead to increased membership By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Officials from the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports Center are proposing a two-sport membership option. The OPA facility offers tennis, pickleball and platform tennis. At a Wednesday, Sept. 25 OPA Budget and Finance Committee meeting, representatives… Read more »