Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Michael Hrechka Berlin Michael Hrechka, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Salisbury. Born in Vita, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Wasyl and Mary Bugucka Hrechka. Mike was a dedicated laborer most of his life. As a teen, one summer, he worked as a lumberjack. Before marriage and… Read more »
George Edward Beckett Ocean Pines George Edward Beckett, age 86, of Ocean Pines, formerly of Pasadena, died on Jan. 29, 2025. George was born May 18, 1938, in Baltimore, the only child of the late George W. and Estelle A. Beckett. He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 50 years, Barbara (nee… Read more »
Walter Povloski Ocean Pines Walter “Walt” Povloski passed away peacefully at home in Ocean Pines with his family (including the dogs) by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clarence and Caroline Liptak Povloski, he was the oldest sibling of two sisters and one brother. Walt graduated from… Read more »
Guilty plea first step in closing sad chapter A heartbreaking chapter that left friends, families and members of the public saddened and outraged over the exceedingly slow grind of justice ended Tuesday when Tyler Mailloux, 24, of Berlin pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of the July 11, 2022, accident that claimed the life of… Read more »
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A former gymnastics coach has plead guilty to reckless endangerment for his role in an incident that occurred at the Berlin Activities Depot last summer. Last September, Lionel Evans, now 58, of Princess Anne, was indicted in Worcester County Circuit Court on charges of second-degree child abuse, second-degree assault and… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While winter continues to rage, the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to offer spring-themed events for residents. On Saturday, March 22, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, the recreational group will offer its Spring Carrot Wreath Workshop. The crafty… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Season Kickoff is gearing up for its second year. Community residents will have the opportunity to explore all the neighborhood has to offer, including amenities, small businesses, clubs, and organizations. This year, the Ocean Pines expo will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 17… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Due to its commitment to diversity, community engagement, and historic preservation, Berlin Main Street has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 Great American Main Street Award and will be recognized at the Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia on April 7. Berlin was named a semifinalist for the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As Coastal Drug Pharmacy in Ocean Pines celebrates its 10th anniversary, the owners reflected this week on a decade of pharmaceutical care and the business’s community-first services. Coastal Drug has served the Ocean Pines and the surrounding communities for 10 years. The store was initially located near Atlantic General Hospital… Read more »
By Josh Davis Contributing Writer When the first snowflakes fall in Ocean Pines, most residents cozy up indoors, watching the world turn white from the comfort of their homes. But for the Ocean Pines Public Works team, snowfall marks the start of long, grueling shifts battling the elements to keep roads safe and passable. “It… Read more »