Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Driver went off road, hit tree, police say By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) A 63-year-old man died following a crash last Saturday afternoon on Route 589, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack said. Investigators said Mark Scott Teeters, of Berlin, was traveling south on Route 589 in a 2008 Dodge truck when he… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Because New Year’s Day falls on a Wednesday next year and fewer visitors are likely to travel to the resort for a mid-week holiday, organizers of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s annual Jan. 1 Penguin Swim hope to bolster the event’s ranks with more local participants. OPA… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) While occasionally startling to tourists, area residents have become accustomed to spotting red foxes during daylight hours, at times even peering into store windows in search of nourishment. Despite some preconceived notions regarding fox behaviors, John Moulis, with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, said these creatures… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) The Berlin Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary aspects of two proposed projects last Wednesday, one a residential development and the other involving the subdivision on church property. The residential development is proposed for Maple Avenue. The Willows at Berlin, formerly known as Wolf Terrace, could add between 50… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) The Ocean Pines Library welcomed Berlin-based contemporary artist Megan Burak earlier this month for her third solo exhibition there. Her show will feature oil paintings, which will be displayed through January 2020. “Most of them are portraits, which is what I specialize in,” she said. Since graduating… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) A 50-year-old man who crashed his car near Berlin early Sunday morning was arrested for driving under the influence and remains being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack said. Brian Paul Bierley, of Berlin, was charged with negligent driving and driving… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Service to the community was the theme of the Ocean Pines Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony last Thursday. The annual affair was held at the Ocean Downs Casino and honored both departing and departed community leaders. Receiving the chamber’s highest honor posthumously was Ocean Pines volunteer… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Ocean Pines Environment & Natural Assets Committee board liaison Tom Janasek provided further details on efforts to work with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to secure state funding for water quality improvements during the group’s meeting last Wednesday. Janasek joined OPA President Doug Parks and Operations Director Colby… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) The Berlin Police Department is working to strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and residents by working with organizations throughout the community, according to a recently released Berlin Community Policing Program. “The program emphasizes … interacting with community partners where they live, work and play to enhance open… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Shoppers might be able to find that elusive original gift idea or the alternative health information needed to start the New Year with renewed energy at the Holiday Holistic Health & Vendor Fairs at the Ocean Pines community center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read more »