Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Coronavirus plays havoc with OP’s revenue sources (Aug. 20, 2020) Newly ensconced OPA President Larry Perrone highlighted the importance of fiscal matters as he attempts to guide the board of directors through challenging budgetary decisions. “The number one priority … this year is trying to understand the impact of covid-19 on our… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Long-time soccer mentor recognized for his devotion to helping young players (Aug. 20, 2020) After dedicating the past five years as a volunteer coach for youth soccer programs in Ocean Pines, Eric Benson was honored last week with the annual Sam Wilkerson Award. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue announced the accolade… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Outdoor trim event Aug. 29 solicits support with club’s traditional efforts on pause (Aug. 20, 2020) Seeking creative means to raise money during the covid-19 pandemic, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is working with Charity Dudley of Mobile Hair Services to provide open-air haircuts next Saturday with all proceeds… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Since opening by appointment for limited services last Monday in Ocean Pines and Pocomoke, the Worcester County Library this week doubled the number of branches involved, while continuing to monitor pandemic trends. Worcester County Library Director Jennifer Ranck said the initial branches selected for the “Library By Appointment” alternative, which… Read more »
By Greg Ellison OPA treasurer gets post by 4-3 margin, as Tuttle declines to return as VP (Aug. 20, 2020) Split camps were evident during the post-election OPA Board organizational meeting last week, following a 4-3 vote to select Larry Perrone as association president. Besides appointing other officers, the board also established a meeting schedule… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Quick action by wildlife enthusiasts helped rescue a baby heron that was tangled in discarded fishing line last month along the banks of South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines. Ocean Pines resident Cathy Kiesewetter headed out on July 31 to meet a friend for a nature walk around the… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Sparks flew during a hastily convened OPA Board meeting on Monday due to media reports a day earlier that insinuated General Manager John Viola put his thumb on the scale to influence the vote for president the previous week. What was intended for, and eventually went into, closed session,… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2020) Responding to a severe shortage of election judges for the Nov. 3 general election, the State Board of Elections is going to Maryland high schools and urging students to consider serving. In a letter to high school students throughout the state, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2020) Daniel Packey, Ph.D., a retired economics professor, became the first candidate to file for the District 3 council seat in Berlin on Aug. 11 for the fall municipal election. Packey, who moved to Berlin a little over a year ago, said he decided to run for council… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 20, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education reviewed the revised “Responsible Return” model that it had to turn into the Maryland State Department of Education by last Friday during its meeting on Tuesday. “It was a draft. We had several things that we were in the process of… Read more »