By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 17, 2025) The Berlin Town Council approved a proposal from Haley Architecture this week for additional services to the Town Hall renovation project. The initiative will now include an interior renovation of the existing planning and zoning building, an update to the primary front of Town Hall, and a… Read more »
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Tennis community honored Dale and Mitzi Ash for years served
By CINDY HOFFMAN Contributing Writer (July 17, 2025) Dale and Mitzi Ash were honored for their longtime dedication to the tennis community with a planting and tree dedication on June 21 in the Remembrance Court, a garden area at the Racquet Center that was created in 2004 to honor players who have passed away. While… Read more »
Thomas W. Purnell
Thomas W. Purnell Berlin Thomas W. Purnell, 89, of Berlin, departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Laura Purnell and Monroe Jones. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retiring, he… Read more »
Janice Louise Cropper
Janice Louise Cropper Ocean City Janice Louise Cropper, age 78, of Ocean City, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home. She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Edward Stanley Aydelotte and Helen (Rodney) Aydelotte. Janice began her working career as an Ocean City Police Dispatcher where she met her husband,… Read more »
07/17/2025 Bayside Editorial: Town should be able to revoke licenses
Town should be able to revoke licenses Being able to revoke a business’s license makes sense according to the laws of nature: for every action, there is an opposite reaction. Although it’s highly doubtful that Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion is nestled deep within the Berlin Town Code, it remains applicable to the… Read more »
Strategic planning group exploring ways to show community survey results considered
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to enhance membership communication through a regular article or an updated webpage, informing the community about ongoing activities and initiatives that have been most frequently mentioned in recent surveys. OPA’s strategic planning group met late last month, where they brainstormed how… Read more »
Historic group okays Berlin projects
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Last week, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved a slew of additions and storefront adjustments for a few businesses in town. Kelly Dean of Sylvie Rose LLC, a flower shop at 17 Jefferson Street in Berlin, came before the commission at its Wednesday, July 2 meeting. She asked the historic… Read more »
Roof, ramp at arts council facility to see improvements
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Arts Council’s building, located in Berlin, will receive a roof replacement and improvement work to the facility’s handicapped ramp to make it safe and durable, per approval from the town’s Historic District Commission last week. Anna Mullis, the art council’s executive director, came before the commission at… Read more »
Letter To The Editor: Schools will be impacted by cuts
Schools will be impacted by cuts Editor, I am writing this letter to educate the community about how the proposed federal funding cuts will negatively impact our schools and our broader Eastern Shore community. I am expressing deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill.” This is not about politics, democrats or… Read more »
07/10/2025 Bayside Editorial: Good citizens’ work deserves recognition
Good citizens’ work deserves recognition Instead of using this space to examine the actions of local governing bodies, or try to explain some involved topic, this week we will recognize the good works of a pair of citizens. Although their work is unrelated and is taking place in different communities, Parker Gill of Berlin Boy… Read more »