Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 2, 2020) About 200 marchers chanted “Black lives matter,” “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice, no peace, no racist police” as they marched through Main Street in Downtown Berlin Saturday to protest police brutality and racial injustice. The march was organized by Rosie Bean, Denise Meade-Cervantes, Dr. Roxie Dennis-Acholonu… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 25, 2020) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Departments offshore search and rescue capabilities are taking a major leap forward following the acquisition of a 21-foot vessel set to launch in early July. Fire Chief Steve Grunewald said the department’s new Carolina Skiff, which is already available for deployment via a boat… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Hopefuls talk about their expertise and accomplishments (June 25, 2020) Although unable to stage a face-to-face debate because of covid-19 safety restrictions, the three OPA Board of Directors candidates vying for a pair of open seats addressed roughly a dozen questions during a virtual election forum last Wednesday. The 2020 Ocean Pines… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 25, 2020) While discussions focused on a property on Abbyshire Road, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Tuesday opened the door to addressing the short-term rental situation. Board member Steve Tuttle, who convened the special session, said in his opening comments adjacent neighbors had sent multiple emails with concerns… Read more »
Group’s 2020 Roar at the Shore event held Saturday (June 25, 2020) Hoping to highlight support for law enforcement, regional members of Hogs and Heroes are staging the 2020 Roar at the Shore event this Saturday in Ocean City. Hogs and Heroes Foundation Maryland Chapter 8 President Steve Hannon said riders would convene at the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (June 25, 2020) Following the recent Black Lives Matter protests, Tyheim Bowen was inspired to start a change.org petition to raise awareness about the Nov. 8, 2013 crash that killed his brother, Tymeir Dennis. “With everything that was going on in the world, I felt that maybe I could try… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (June 25, 2020) Residents of Ocean Pines, Berlin and West Ocean City found racially charged literature from the Klu Klux Klan on their property last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week. Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey said the literature was a… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (June 25, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education has modified its summer educational opportunities so learning can continue after an unusual end to the school year. The county’s summer school program will begin on July 13 and will run for five weeks. “This summer, we’re going to focus really… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 25, 2020) Early Childhood Education Specialist Todd Hall and Coordinator of Instruction for Special Education Windy Phillips gave a presentation on state and local Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) to the Worcester County Board of Education at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16. “I am very happy to announce that… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (June 25,2020) Although Berlin residents were invited to participate in Monday night’s mayor and council public hearing on changes to absentee voting requirements, the absence of questions allowed the council to approve the election law amendment with a unanimous vote. Under the amendment, voters will not have to provide a… Read more »