Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This week, the Town of Berlin declared April 25 as Red Hat Society Day in honor of the international women’s organization. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, Zack Tyndall, the town’s mayor, honored the group’s anniversary with an official proclamation. The Red Hat Society is a global organization founded on… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor Former Ocean Pines director and interim general manager Brett Hill was found guilty this week of failing to collect and pay employment taxes. On Monday, a federal jury convicted Hill, of Parkton and Berlin, on 16 counts of failing to collect and pay payroll taxes as chief executive officer of… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program are teaming up to host a week-long environmental education project later this month as a part of Take Pride in Berlin Week. For Take Pride in Berlin Week, Berlin Main Street is partnering with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to debut a “Coastal… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As spring heats up in Berlin, the town gears up to host a day of fun-filled events in honor of Easter and the warm-weather season. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 29th Annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fun games and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A railbike excursion business in Berlin has negatively impacted residents with a rise in public indecency, drug use, parking issues, and an unsightly property, town citizens claimed during the public comments portion of a meeting this week. The Berlin Mayor and Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Local developers officially purchased a portion of the property at Berlin’s Heron Park, home to a former chicken processing building, following a 3-1 council vote this week. At a regularly scheduled Berlin Town Council meeting on Monday, April 14, the town’s governing group authorized the contract for the sale of… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer This summer, Ocean Pines’ Swim and Racquet Pool will be open a few more hours a week than in years past. Beginning May 24, the Swim and Racquet Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In a deviation from previous years, the hours are… Read more »
Support for full funding of WCPS Editor, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) consistently ranks among the top-performing school districts in Maryland. This success is a direct result of our dedicated educators, small class sizes, and a community that values education. Yet, despite these achievements, WCPS teachers remain the lowest-paid in the entire state. It’s time… Read more »
Margaret Mary Krach Ocean City In loving memory of Margaret Mary Krach (nee Stafford) who passed away on April 6, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Margaret was born in Baltimore on July 20,1939 and graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame in 1957. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years,… Read more »
Kathleen Graham Maloney Berlin Kathleen Graham Maloney, 67 of Berlin, passed away on April 07, 2025 from an illness. Born February 12, 1958, in Baltimore. She was the youngest of three children of the late George and Patricia Maloney. Kathy graduated from Francis Scott Key High School, Union Bridge, Md., in 1976. She graduated from… Read more »