Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Voters get another opportunity to ask candidates their thoughts on issues By Greg Ellison (July 8, 2021) The second installment of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election forum is scheduled for July 13 at 7 p.m. in the Golf Clubhouse. The entire candidate field of Rick Farr, David Hardy, Stuart Lakernick and incumbent… Read more »
Ocean Pines holiday celebration breaks record for attendance By Greg Ellison (July 8, 2021) Following the sudden cancellation of Fourth of July firework displays in Ocean City on Sunday, corresponding crowd surge was seen at the Independence Day festivities in Ocean Pines. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said the return of pyrotechnics at Veterans… Read more »
Longtime OP resident from Limburg looking forward to visiting native land in future By Greg Ellison (July 1, 2021) Ocean Pines bicycle enthusiast Roelof “Dutch” Oostven is already highly anticipating the 70th anniversary next year of Club Kampioen, a bicycle riding group he helped form in his native Limburg. Born in Oct. 1931, Oostven was… Read more »
(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 »