Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Three out of four Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates gathered around the table last Friday to determine who would be first on the ballot and first to answer questions at the upcoming candidate forum. Elaine Brady, Jeff Heavner and John Latham drew from playing cards. Jerry… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines residents will have ample opportunity to be informed about the candidates and elections procedures during this season’s board of directors election. Ballots will be mailed out the week of Jul y 11 and should be returned by Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. to be counted… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) A little bit of rain did not dampen the spirits of the participants at the first Pride Day celebration in the town of Berlin last Thursday. “I think this is a big step for Berlin. It means a lot for this community. It signifies more than anything… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer June 1, 2023) With a $76,300 Community Safety Works Business District Grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the Town of Berlin will be keeping a closer eye on things. The grant provided funding to purchase 10 security cameras as well as modular vehicle barriers that will… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) Sometimes kindness can be its own reward, and other times kindness is rewarded. In the latter case, the Ocean Pines foundation Matt’s Kindness Ripples On takes care of that. And on June 1, the Kindness Award will go to Trisha and Jason Long, of West Ocean City… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Contractor would eliminate need for software, add-ons and provide total coverage (June 1, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed on May 20 to let Election Trust, a company in Washington State, handle the annual election this summer, as a board majority embraced the recommendation of the Election Committee…. Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) Gabby is an elderly dachshund who was brought to the Worcester County Humane Society by caring neighbors after her human companion passed away at 99 years old in Ocean Pines. The shelter’s vet diagnosed the dog with pancreatitis and Cushing’s disease. She is at a medical foster home… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) Ocean Pines is the place to be for classic car lovers on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Kiwanis Car Show, where more than 100 cars will be on display and competing for Best in Show, Best in Class, Best Jeep and… Read more »
Judge sets aside four days in Knupp hit-and-run case By Hunter Hine Tyler Mailloux, the 22-year-old resident of Berlin who has been charged as the driver in the hit-and-run death of Gavin Knupp of Ocean Pines, will face a trial before a circuit court jury in September. The court on May 17 set aside four… Read more »
Prosecution says baby boy suffered multiple fractures, but was able to recover By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Connor Paul Kelly, 32, of Ocean Pines, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in Worcester County Circuit Court last Friday for the abuse, assault and neglect of his infant son in 2021. On March 15, a jury… Read more »