Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Salvatore Vincent Citrano Selbyville, Del. Salvatore “Sam” Vincent Citrano, 75, of Selbyville, Del., died on February 18, 2026. Born on March 14, 1950 he grew up in Perry Hall Maryland and graduated from The John Carroll High School in 1968. He worked in Demolition for Potts & Callahan in Baltimore and LVI in Denver. He… Read more »
Legislation worth letters of support Editor, Did you know that, currently, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) is not required to conduct an analysis of the full costs and benefits of the various sources of electricity generation in the state? The PSC is the independent administrative agency that regulates the public utilities in Maryland. As… Read more »
Town, OPA do their best to draw public It might be said that Berlin and Ocean Pines don’t have much in common beyond sharing the 21811 zip code. But recently they, as in their leadership, are thinking about how to ensure the public’s presence at their meetings. In Ocean Pines’ case, the community association’s board… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Worcester County Public Schools officials outlined the system’s approach to financial literacy instruction last week, prompting board members to discuss whether an official course should become a high school graduation requirement. Jess McInerney, coordinator of social studies, JROTC, service learning, and financial literacy at WCPS, presented an… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Last week, Worcester County Public School leaders unveiled a new initiative aimed at shifting school culture to ensure students don’t feel pressured to choose between athletics or the arts. Tamara Mills, the fine and performing arts coordinator for WCPS, gave a presentation on the campaign at a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) Kids of all ages will be allowed to participate in the Berlin Farmers Market this spring and summer via the town’s new project, The Berlin Mini Makers Market. Every second Sunday from May through October, during the Berlin Farmers Market, kids aged 6 to 18 can sell… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) This week’s heavy winter storm left some Town of Berlin residents without power for upwards of 18 hours, electric officials said. When snow began to fall and the wind picked up Sunday night, Berlin residents found themselves without electricity until well into the afternoon the next day…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) The Town of Berlin’s comprehensive plan update got underway last week with a work session of the mayor and council, the planning commission, and the firm contracted to complete the draft. The meeting began with a presentation from planning company Mead & Hunt, the Town of Berlin’s… Read more »
Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Feb. 26, 2026) The Town of Ocean City will explore other locations for a sports complex following recent backlash from nearby residents regarding a proposal to build the facility on a 95-acre site located next to Stephen Decatur High School. Following a contentious community meeting earlier this month, and a letter… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) A Civil War-era property in downtown Snow Hill is set to reopen under new ownership, as a local group of investors plan to redevelop the former River House Inn as a boutique inn, French restaurant, and high-end wedding venue later this year. “It just needs a lot… Read more »