By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A former gymnastics coach has plead guilty to reckless endangerment for his role in an incident that occurred at the Berlin Activities Depot last summer. Last September, Lionel Evans, now 58, of Princess Anne, was indicted in Worcester County Circuit Court on charges of second-degree child abuse, second-degree assault and… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Association to host spring events, NYC trip
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While winter continues to rage, the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to offer spring-themed events for residents. On Saturday, March 22, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, the recreational group will offer its Spring Carrot Wreath Workshop. The crafty… Read more »
Ocean Pines preparing for second annual expo
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Season Kickoff is gearing up for its second year. Community residents will have the opportunity to explore all the neighborhood has to offer, including amenities, small businesses, clubs, and organizations. This year, the Ocean Pines expo will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 17… Read more »
Berlin named semifinalist for national recognition
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Due to its commitment to diversity, community engagement, and historic preservation, Berlin Main Street has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Great American Main Street Award and will be recognized at the Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia on April 7. Berlin was named a semifinalist for the… Read more »
Coastal Drug celebrates 10-year milestone
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Coastal Drug Pharmacy in Ocean Pines celebrates its 10th anniversary, the owners reflected this week on a decade of pharmaceutical care and the business’s community-first services. Coastal Drug has served the Ocean Pines and the surrounding communities for 10 years. The store was initially located near Atlantic General Hospital… Read more »
When it snows, grueling shifts battling drifts
By Josh Davis Contributing Writer When the first snowflakes fall in Ocean Pines, most residents cozy up indoors, watching the world turn white from the comfort of their homes. But for the Ocean Pines Public Works team, snowfall marks the start of long, grueling shifts battling the elements to keep roads safe and passable. “It… Read more »
Sewer main break leads to harvest restrictions
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Shellfish harvesting restrictions remain in effect until March 1 in Manklin Creek following a sewer main malfunction. The 10-inch sewer main break near the corner of Ocean Parkway and Cathell Road in Ocean Pines caused approximately 1,200 gallons of sewage to spill into an adjacent marsh that drains into Manklin… Read more »
Former officer for town dies on way to fire; Retired cop J.D. Lawson was with hometown dept.
By Steve Green Executive Editor A retired Berlin police officer died Monday night responding to a structure fire in West Virginia. J.D. Lawson was 54. After his retirement from the Berlin Police Department in 2023 as a lieutenant, Lawson returned to his hometown of War, W.Va. During his time with Berlin, Lawson was also an… Read more »
02/20/2025 Bayside Editorial: Schools could benefit by looking internally
Schools could benefit by looking internally As education experts and advisors to the Worcester County Board of Education encourage board members to allow for some overlap when they select the replacement for departing Superintendent Lou Taylor in June, the best way to ensure that happens is to promote from within. Taylor, who announced in January… Read more »
Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr.
Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr. Ocean City Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Breman, Germany, he was the son of Irmgard Stockman Heinecke and the late Charles Theodore Purnell, Sr. Ted was the kindest of souls, loved animals, boating,… Read more »