Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An over 60-year-long tradition is coming to an end in Berlin. Town residents and visitors will have just a few more weeks to stop in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s beloved thrift shop, The Church Mouse, until the storefront closes its doors for good on Dec. 21. The brick-and-mortar has been… Read more »
By Steve Green Executive Editor Ever since last year’s title game win, Stephen Decatur varsity football team had a goal – to repeat as state champions. The mission was accomplished in dramatic fashion last Saturday as the team captured its 28th straight win to become back-to-back champs. In what turned into a game dominated by… Read more »
Staff Writer An ambitious new funding model might help Ocean City pay its eight-figure share of its proposed youth sports complex, one which now has an operator and an architect on board – but no place yet to put it. A public-private partnership known as a Business Investment District (BID) could be utilized to generate… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Pine Tones is gearing up to bring holiday cheer to the community next month with a 40-year-long tradition. At its 40th holiday concert, the choir will perform a mix of classical, modern, contemporary, and Christmas favorite tunes on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church at… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Local do-gooders are turning to charity to keep the less fortunate bundled up and warm this winter. Andrea Raquel Clymire, community school coordinator for Pittsville Elementary and Middle School and Mrs. Delmarva 2025, and her daughter, Delmarva’s Young Miss Ocean Pines, are helping the Miss Delmarva Pageant Series collect hats,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Infrastructure improvements to the golf course and racquet center are scheduled in Ocean Pines over the next few months, per a report presented at the community’s Saturday, Nov. 23, board of directors meeting. The pavilion constructed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was completed last month and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents are calling for proactive measures on Ocean Parkway and throughout the community to enhance pedestrian and bike safety following a fatal neighborhood accident last month. Per a press release issued by Ocean Pines Association’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations Josh Davis, on the morning of Nov…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Holiday activities continue to make their way to Berlin this winter season. For the second year in a row, the Town of Berlin has partnered with The Inn Berlin for a menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. The festive event will kick off on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. at the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Christmas festivities continue in Worcester County, with a series of drive-in movies scattered throughout the area this month. The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department is hosting four nights of Movies under the Stars with showings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Elf” as a drive-in movie experience. The organization’s… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A Worcester County Circuit Court judge last week denied a protective order as well as sanctions against legal counsel representing Tyler Mailloux, the man accused in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. During a hearing last Thursday, Worcester County Circuit Court judge Brett Wilson ruled… Read more »