Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Theresa Rae Diefendorf Berlin Theresa Rae Diefendorf, age 62, passed away at her home on January 9, 2026. Born in New York City on March 10, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Sheila (White) Canham. A 1981 graduate of Elizabeth High School in Colorado, Theresa honorably served her country in the… Read more »
Redistricting wrong here and elsewhere Oh, boo-hoo to Maryland’s Republican lawmakers who are yowling about the unfairness of the Democrats’ effort to redistrict Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st) out of a job in the next election. Their cries of foul and unfairness echo those bellowed by Democrats in Texas last summer and fall when Republican members… Read more »
William P. Rogers Jr. Bishopville William (Billy) Purnell Rogers Jr, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at 59 years young. Billy was born on June 18, 1966 to parents Jacqueline Tingle Rogers and William Purnell Rogers Sr. Billy grew up in Bishopville, Maryland where he loved to go hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers…. Read more »
Carol E. Mills Ocean Pines Carol Elizabeth Mills of Ocean Pines passed away November 18, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 92. She was born to Clarence and Bertha Hahn and raised in Springfield, Illinois. After graduating from Macalester College, she worked for the National Security Agency for two years where… Read more »
Tyson project process needs to be efficient Palmer Gillis’ company, Coastal Ventures Properties, has a few ideas for the redevelopment of the Tyson Foods properties on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin. Now all he needs is permission to implement them. Well, not exactly. He will need a great deal more than that to turn… Read more »
Glass cremation keepsake wins grant to help company expand with new enterprise By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new branch of Berlin-based business Jeffrey Auxer Designs will continue to provide memorial glass in remembrance of pets and loved ones to its customers, and, as the winner of a $35,000 competition, advance the brand. About two… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Stephen Decatur High School’s head basketball coach Bryon Johnson was taken into custody last week on charges related to an alleged sexual assault of a minor. Johnson, known in the community as BJ, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 8 on charges including a felony sex offense in the 3rd degree… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Nearly every establishment in Berlin will welcome patrons with delicious eats and great deals during the town’s tenth annual Restaurant Week. This year’s multiday event will run from Jan. 19 to Jan. 26. Starting this Monday, the town’s eateries will curate reimagined menus and discounts—with the intention of not breaking… Read more »
New legislation requires towns to allow accessory dwellings By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin mayor and Town Council began early discussions this week on how the town will comply with a new state mandate requiring local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), noting that months of work and public comment are ahead. Mayor… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Although the town’s New Year’s Eve ball drop drew a strong turnout, the mayor and Town Council on Monday wondered if a later start time or additional activities could enhance the event and encourage visitors to stay downtown longer. Councilmember Steve Green (the executive editor of this paper), noted that… Read more »