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Fritz Richard Patschorke Ocean Pines Fritz Richard Patschorke, 85, of Ocean Pines, (formerly of Baltimore), passed away July 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his daughters Linda Geiwitz (Warren) and Marylee Sewell; his sons, Michael Patschorke (Jody) and Thomas Patschorke (Michelle); his son-in-law, Kevin Sewell; his seven… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Association released its financial statements for July this week, indicating an overall positive fiscal year for the community despite decline in a couple of areas.
The Berlin Beer Company and its food partner, The Street Kitchen, were recently awarded a $20,000 façade grant from the Berlin Main Street Program to revitalize the exterior of the downtown building.
At the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting last week, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles.
The Berlin Stevenson United Methodist Church is celebrating the completion of a year-long stained-glass window restoration project this weekend with two days of events.
The Town of Berlin has received a $100,000 state grant to help with preliminary project costs for a new community center on Flower Street.
The Berlin Council has unanimously approved another change order for the Heron Park demolition project, adding $73,200 to the initiative’s total cost.
Berlin council members have unanimously agreed to extend the temporary moratorium passed on July 8 for specific actions of the planning commission as officials continue searching for a full-time director.
Commissioner Joe Mitrecic is calling on county leaders to consider staggered terms ahead of the 2026 election to instead of electing all seven officials every four years.
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola gave an overall positive report on the community’s financial position and amenity improvements at the community’s annual membership meeting on Aug. 10.