Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) General Manager John Viola kicked off Saturday’s Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors meeting with his report on the various initiatives his staff have undertaken since last month. One of those objectives was getting the new dock is in place at the Yacht Club marina. That has been… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer beach season, but it is also a time for honoring American veterans who gave their lives in service to this country. Several Memorial Day activities are scheduled around the county, ranging from ceremonies to parades. Here are some… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 25, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday voted to approve the hiring of Election Trust, a third-party company out of Washington State to run this year’s board elections. But that decision did not come without considerable debate. The contract is for $16,000 to conduct all printing,… Read more »
(May 25, 2023) He’s back! Randy Lee Ashcraft has been off the music circuit for a year now, after being diagnosed with throat cancer. His return to the stage is now just days away. He and the Saltwater Cowboys are getting together for their first performance since last year at 7 p.m., June 2, at… Read more »
Cartoon by Jim Adcock
Without knowing the details of discussions between Ocean Pines representatives and an election management company in Washington State, it’s difficult to make a convincing argument one way or the other about whether signing with an outfit so far away was the wisest move to make. For all anyone outside the Election Committee’s deliberations and consultations… Read more »
Ronald Ward Bishopville Ronald Ward, 81, passed away on May 15, 2023, at his home in Bishopville after a long illness that he fought with great dignity, with his loving wife, Sidney, by his side. Ron was born in Williamson, West Virginia, to Golda Butler Burchett and Claude H. Ward. He was preceded in death… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Spring is sprung, the grass is rizz (‘ris’?. I’ve never attempted to spell that one out), I wonder where the banana palms is. So maybe my little ditty is not true to form, but you get the idea. Spring has definitely sprung and the flora abounds, mesmerizing me at… Read more »
Teachers deserve respect and raise Editor, It is very concerning that the Worcester County Commissioners rejected the school board’s budget. Lack of transparency was sited as the reason. Does that mean that in the past their budgets had clarity but this year’s doesn’t? As a resident and taxpayer, I would like to know the specifics…. Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (May 18, 2023) Yes, the rumors are true. Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant in Ocean Pines has been sold. The new owner is Zev Sibony of the Ocean City Taphouse restaurants. The sale was set to be finalized with the approval of the transfer of the liquor license on May 17. Sibony… Read more »