Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Edward Henry Wisch Berlin Edward Henry Wisch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and community leader, passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 29, 1931 and was the son of the late Walter J. and Maria Konradi Wisch. Ed graduated from St. Paul’s… Read more »
Margaret A. Warfield Ocean City “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” — Leonardo da Vinci. Margaret “Peggy” Ann Warfield, 84, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Macky & Pam Stansell House. The morning after her passing, dawn broke over Ocean City, Maryland in… Read more »
Trash collection sign of downtown success Success always comes at a price, as the Town of Berlin is discovering with the demand for commercial trash collection now outstripping the town’s ability to deliver it. According to Public Works Director Jimmy Charles, his waste disposal crews are struggling to keep downtown bins and containers from overflowing… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Newport Bay Partnership is about to enter its second year of work to restore the bay’s watershed and has two projects on this year’s agenda. With $2 million awarded the joint effort from Maryland’s Whole Watershed Fund, the Newport Bay endeavor is one of five projects… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) In recognition of almost five decades of service to the community, the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is throwing a celebratory bash next week jam-packed with raffles for summer-oriented items, food trucks, craft vendors, and more. On Friday, July 31, the Berlin Nursing and Rehab facility is… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week reviewed the school system’s long-range plan to steer technology investments, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure students and staff maintain reliable access to digital and online learning tools. The schools’ Coach of Technology and Innovation Nicholas Genovesi and Network Administrator Christopher… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) Time is running out for Ocean Pines Association homeowners to help shape the community’s leadership team as the deadline to cast ballots for the OPA Board of Directors election draws near. The makeup of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors will be decided in a mere two… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) School system personnel and community leaders were invited this week to take part in a walk-through of Worcester Tech’s skilled trade summer camp, where students have two weeks to explore alternative careers in fields such as biomedical engineering, agriculture, and culinary arts. On Monday, July 20, Worcester… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) While Berlin has long been deemed America’s Coolest Small Town, it hopes to earn a new title as the merriest and secure the chance to be featured in a holiday movie. As part of the Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday, the network is scouring the nation to find… Read more »
Susan M. Kindred Berlin Susan Marie Kindred, age 67, passed away on July 13, 206 in Baltimore. Born on June 14, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Henrietta Kralick and the late Melvin Charles Kindred. Susie was a US Army veteran before becoming an employee with the University of Maryland Baltimore County…. Read more »