Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(July 1, 2021) Independence Day fireworks displays and other festivities take place from Friday through Sunday throughout Worcester County, as large-scale public gatherings are again permitted with statewide pandemic restrictions now lifted. Snow Hill The weekend of patriotic revelry kicks off Friday in Snow Hill with fireworks at Sturgis Park. The Independence Day Celebration, which… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Reviving talking points from several years ago, the Berlin mayor and Town Council on Monday returned to the discussion of short-term rental licensing regulations. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said the issue was raised in 2018 without any further action taken. “The intent is to maintain the character of the… Read more »
Ocean Pines resident pens book about ‘Gangsta Kitty’ named Verdell Katmandu By Brendan Miller (July 1, 2021) Local philanthropist and former musician, Stan Gibson, has released his first book, “The Adventures of Verdell Katmandu – Gangsta Kitty.” Gibson has been a resident of Delmarva since 1984, and currently lives in Ocean Pines. He had always… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Gene Parker, an Ocean City real estate legend and Air Force veteran, was honored by family and friends Monday during a brick-dedication ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Gene Parker, who passed away in December at the age of 81, was born in Selbyville, Delaware,… Read more »
Question whether election process can be improved By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Reviewing big-picture assets and challenges and identifying community values dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Committee meeting last Thursday. Committee Co-Chairman Bernie McGorry presented a recap of planning techniques obtained from advisory committee chairpersons and Ocean Pines Association staff. Since this… Read more »
Project Restore will come to rescue of downtowns, Main Street programs By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Gov. Larry Hogan made a stopover in Berlin on Monday to unveil Project Restore, a $25 Million economic recovery initiative to revitalize downtown districts and Main Street communities throughout Maryland. Hogan spoke in front of the Calvin B…. Read more »
Group begins delving into issues with dangers tied to stray electricity along water By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Safety issues dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Marine Activities Committee last Tuesday. Committee Chair Gerald Horn said members are looking to investigate the potential of electricity dangers surrounding marinas. Horn said a committee member discovered… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Kayak storage and the possibility of creating a special kind of playground was the focus of the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Committee last Monday. Committee Chairman Steve Cohen said a new kayak storage rack has been ordered. “We’re going to hang them temporarily by the Swim and Racquet… Read more »
PPP forgiveness puts OPA $1.275 million ahead of budget as year closes By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines got good news last week, when the association was informed that the $1.14 million it received last year in federal Payroll Protection Program money would not have to be repaid. With the elimination of the… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (June 24, 2021) Golf and the world of science, technology, engineering and math are making for an unlikely duo on Saturday at the Ocean City Golf and Country Club. After officials from NASA approached Dennis Naughton and Shawn Johnson, cofounders of the Snow Hill-based nonprofit Youth Care Center, the idea was formed… Read more »