The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced this week the newest addition to its law enforcement team — an explosives detection K-9 named Ardie. Ardie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd, from Hungary, specially trained to alert on explosive devices. After careful consideration, Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli has selected Deputy Sheriff First Class Kenji Hara as Ardie’s handler…. Read more »
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County pays down retiree health insurance debt
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County stands to save millions in borrowing costs for future capital projects after securing a top-level bond rating, the result of paying off its debt on retired employee health plans. “The commissioners have adhered to an aggressive investment policy to build trusts that are capable of generating the dividends… Read more »
Coalition continues work on area bike, pedestrian safety
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition continues its efforts to make Worcester County a more walkable community. The group has secured measures to maintain the welfare of bikers and walkers, like crosswalks and signage in Ocean Pines. It will continue to prioritize projects that help protect all who access… Read more »
168-unit apartment complex to join Giant store off Rt. 50; Multifamily development to be constructed on westerly portion of Coastal Square
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Plans for the Coastal Square complex off routes 50 and 589 anchored by a Giant supermarket now will include a 168-unit apartment complex. “I think it’s goin g to be welcomed by the community. A lot of people are looking forward to the Giant. Moreover, the residential component of this… Read more »
Train display open weekends at OP fire hall; This holiday season, Ocean Pines residents are invited to an interactive showcase
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is spreading holiday cheer with its third annual train display, which is viewable to the public throughout the festive season. The showcase officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 23, and will continue to welcome visitors at the North Station, located on 249 Ocean Parkway, on… Read more »
Angel Tree effort to help two local families in need
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An initiative spearheaded by the Ocean Pines Association has reduced holiday shopping for two local families in need this season. In collaboration with the Berlin Crisis Center, OPA has identified two families needing financial assistance this holiday season to feature in the community’s annual Angel Tree program. Residents can head… Read more »
Berlin skate park proponents seek money; Grants could be available, but big bucks would help
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Dec. 19, 2024) A local nonprofit organization is looking for potential funding sources to help pay for the construction of a skate park in Berlin. We Heart Berlin, which is dedicated to promoting the creation of sustainable and healthy activities for town residents, continues to prioritize the building of a… Read more »
Officers thank Hardwire for life-saving armor; Police from across country visit Pocomoke company for ‘Hardwire Saves’ event
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Philadelphia Police Sgt. Erik Bullock was called into a middle-of-the-night barricade situation on April 30, 2023. It dragged on for 20 hours before police decided to make entry into the building. When officers breached the door, the suspect was right there with a shotgun – and struck Bullock at point-blank… Read more »
12/19/2024 Bayside Editorial: Skate park banking on local generosity
Skate park banking on local generosity It’s difficult to say how Tony Weeg’s appeal for contributions toward the cost of building Berlin’s skate park will go, although this area’s generous nature suggests that donations will be made. How much the total might be and how long it will take to get to a number of… Read more »
Ronald Alvin Erlwein
Ronald Alvin Erlwein Ocean Pines Ronald Alvin Erlwein, age 92, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ron was born on July 20, 1932, in Seattle, Washington. He was the son of the late Dewey Marion Erlwein, Sr. and Alwina Hedwig (Schreib) Erlwein. After Ron… Read more »