Forensic audits look to reduce level of risk The upcoming forensic audit of Worcester County Public Schools’ financial management and records appears to have arisen from the discovery that a trusted employee may have embezzled $118,000 over a period of years. Even so, the granular-level examination of financial procedures and practices the school administration has… Read more »
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James R. Crabill Sr.
James R. Crabill Sr. Berlin James Ray Crabill Sr, age 84, passed away on May 25, 2026 in Berlin. Born in Brunswick, Maryland on June 20, 1941, he was the son of the late William Crabill and Evelyn (Staubs) (Crabill) Vest. James was born in Brunswick, Maryland and graduated from Glen Burnie High School in… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: South Gate bridge full of charm
South Gate bridge full of charm Editor: My wife and I retired to Ocean Pines 10 years ago. We made 6 trips up from Georgia and looked at dozens of houses in Maryland and Delaware. The bridge and gatehouse told us we were entering a different kind of community. Even the directions to get here… Read more »
06/04/2026 Bayside Editorial: OP police pay study findings predictable
OP police pay study findings predictable Rare would be any commissioned study of employee or executive pay that comes back saying, “No action warranted.” It often seems that consultants are hired to provide evidence that justifies what the client has already decided to do. In other words, any governing authority would have a difficult time… Read more »
05/28/2026 Bayside Editorial: Keeping community high schools separate
Keeping community high schools separate The subject comes up from time to time just as it did recently during county government deliberations: why must Snow Hill and Pocomoke City continue to have separate high schools, when the combined student body of both schools would be about half of Stephen Decatur’s? The answer to anyone who’s… Read more »
Three incumbents, two challengers running in Pines election
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) As Ocean Pines Association’s annual election draws closer, five candidates have stated their intent to run for the three seats up for grabs on the association’s legislative policymaking body. The OPA is preparing for its yearly summer election, in which residents are asked to decided who will… Read more »
Berlin planning commission to review code to improve process
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Members of the Berlin Planning Commission are seeking to review the town’s zoning and site plan process because of repeated confusion over project approvals, application requirements, and the interpretation of existing code. During a discussion following a redevelopment proposal for Heron Park’s parcel 57 last week, commissioners… Read more »
Ocean Pines veteran park to host event for Memorial Day
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Ocean Pines will honor the nation’s fallen soldiers next week with a ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. A Memorial Day celebration is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Ocean Pines veterans park, with speeches from community leaders and area veterans, a… Read more »
Ocean Pines police chief retires
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2026) Ocean Pines Police Chief Tim Robinson is stepping down from his post on June 12 after a 34-year career in law enforcement and three years with the community department. The Ocean Pines Association announced last Friday that Robinson will retire next month. The chief assumed leadership of… Read more »
Old-fashioned Memorial Day celebration seen many changes over decades on Flower Street
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (May 21, 2025) Continuing a neighborhood tradition dating back to the 1940s, Berlin’s Flower Street community will honor the fallen defenders of this nation and its principles with an Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade on Monday. At 11 a.m., car and motorcycle units, floats, and bands will travel from Stephen Decatur… Read more »