Yard maintenance policy goes too far Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a copy forwarded for publication.) I am reaching out to respectfully request that the Board re-evaluate its approach to yard maintenance regarding the use of leaves as ground cover. As I shared during my… Read more »
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Letter To The Editor: OPA Board opposes county’s proposal
OPA Board opposes county’s proposal Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Worcester County Commissioners with a copy sent to this newspaper for publication.) This letter is in response to the FY2026 budget draft that was put forward for the Water/Wastewater Enterprise Funds during your Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18th. We find your proposal… Read more »
James Edward Trummel
James Edward Trummel Ocean Pines James Edward Trummel, age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home in Ocean Pines. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, he was the son of the late Verne Trummel and Earville Dooley Trummel. James proudly served in the Marine Corps as a captain during the Vietnam War. He… Read more »
04/03/2025 Bayside Editorial: Federal funding cut flows down to schools
Federal funding cut flows down to schools As if the State of Maryland didn’t already have enough problems scrounging up money to bridge the great divide between revenues and expenditures for the year ahead, now it must find a way to cover the loss of $418 million in federal education funds it thought it already… Read more »
Berlin library hosting new art exhibit
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new exhibit featuring artists from the Worcester County Art League has arrived at the Berlin Library branch. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Berlin Library, located at 13 Harrison Avenue. It features Barbara Schardt’s acrylics and mixed-media works and Jeanne Locklair’s watercolors and mixed-media pieces. The… Read more »
Search for superintendent continues in Worcester Co. advances to next step
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Board of Education has entered the application phase in its search for a new superintendent of schools. Officials hope to find a replacement in May. Reviews of the submitted interest forms will begin on March 31, and interviews will occur in early April. The board of education… Read more »
Fundraiser ongoing to recognize WWII hero; Veterans Memorial group launches effort to honor veteran George Kerchner
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Friends of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines and community residents are raising funds to recognize George Kerchner, a decorated World War II hero and longtime Ocean Pines citizen, as well as garner financial support for the park’s education efforts. Residents and memorial advocates are collecting donations for… Read more »
Lodge to hold cancer pledge event in Berlin
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Lincoln Lodge #53 will sponsor a cancer awareness event on May 10 at Henry Park to encourage Berlin and Worcester County residents to prioritize their health. The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved the event at a meeting earlier this week. Zsavelle Smack, applicant and representative for Lincoln Lodge #53,… Read more »
Diakonia’s state grant request earns county support
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials pledged their unanimous support for a state grant that will help the West Ocean City nonprofit Diakonia fund its long-awaited expansion project. The County Commissioners last Tuesday gave their blessing for Diakonia to pursue a Community Development Block Grant that will yield $860,000 in funding. Executive director… Read more »
County seeks clean cure for mixed-up mess; ‘Gross negligence’ Bertino says
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County officials have proposed raising water and sewer rates as a possible solution to balancing the county’s water and sewer district budgets, which have run at a deficit for years, relying on comingled reserve funds to cover losses. The operational deficit, affecting seven of the county’s 11 independent sanitary… Read more »