Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Lorraine Crouse Ocean City With heavy heart we announce the passing of Lorraine Crouse, 87, on Jan. 13, 2025. She was loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her love and passion for cooking and patronizing her favorite restaurants. She is survived by her husband, David Crouse; three daughters, Sharon Frisbee,… Read more »
Ellen Henderson Wentzel Ocean Pines Ellen Henderson Wentzel, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 25, 2024. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Harriet Wentzel and Howard Thomas Wentzel Jr, and her two grandchildren, Emily Wentzel and Ryder Wentzel. Originally from Pocomoke, Ellen received her RN at a young age and began… Read more »
Ruth Marilyn Duvall Ocean Pines Ruth Marilyn Duvall, age 92, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at The Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Lewis Craig and Helen Ruth (Samuel) Craig. Ruth was a quick-witted, kind-hearted woman who fiercely loved… Read more »
SUBMITTED-IMAGE.docx The Town of Berlin announced Wednesday the Mayor and Council have entered into a 10-year lease agreement to provide a new municipal parking lot. Located at the corner of West and Washington streets, the lot is owned by the Esham family. According to a press release issued by the town and Mayor Zack Tyndall,… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved purchasing a new variable message sign (VMS), not to exceed $19,000, to act as a board providing event, parking, trash, and law enforcement updates to municipality residents. The device purchase, passed at the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Monday, Jan. 13 meeting, will be funded… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer With nearly one semester under its belt, the Pines Café continues to amass three times the business expected as officials look for opportunities to continue providing culinary goods to the community heading into winter and, soon enough, summer. The Pines Café, an interactive teaching cafe developed by Worcester Technical High… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin residents are encouraged to support local eateries over the next few days, as tomorrow, Jan. 17, the town’s restaurant week kicks off. The festivities will extend through Jan. 23. Restaurants all over town will be offering deals and modified menus for the next week. Those who wish to participate may… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin officials unanimously agreed to reallocate $2.7 million from the town’s unassigned general fund balance to act as a cushion for potential new projects and financial challenges. The transfer of funds will bolster the capital reserve, the debt reduction reserve, the police Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension (LEOPS) reserve, and the stabilization… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s moratorium on final site plan approvals, rezonings, and annexations will be lifted gradually and slowly as the town secures the servies of a new planning director. On Monday, Jan. 13, the Berlin Town Council unanimously voted to lift the pause on final site plan review while continuing the moratorium for… Read more »
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite earlier reports the Ocean Pines Association was a year or more away from a single racquet center sports membership option, the board of directors has agreed an updated pricing system should be implemented immediately. The decision was made at the Wednesday, Jan. 9 annual budget review meeting. OPA Board President… Read more »