Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Tara Fischer Staff Writer A decorated World War II hero with connections to the Maryland Eastern Shore has been honored with a brick dedication at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Park at Ocean Pines, 81 years after the veteran’s valiant wartime actions. On Friday, June 6, the late George Kerchner, who passed away on Feb…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new art project at Stephen Decatur High School, in conjunction with a few community partners, aimed to promote mental health among student athletes. Last week, members of We Are Limitless Studios, a Salisbury-based team dedicated to public art throughout Delmarva, began painting a mural at SDHS behind the school’s… Read more »
County must right a wrong in Snow Hill Editor, For years now, the County Commissioners have absolutely refused to pick up a phone and stop the county landscapers from destroying property in Snow Hill and causing incredible health problems for the citizens. For this reason, the fight will be elevated to include the Maryland Environmental… Read more »
Commissioners hurt school support staff Editor, The Worcester County Education Support Professionals Association (WCESPA) is deeply disappointed that the Worcester County Commissioners failed to fully fund the Board of Education’s budget request. This decision has direct consequences—not just for teachers, but for the lowest-paid employees in our schools: the support staff. When funding falls short,… Read more »
Jack Colcord Berlin John “Jack” Colcord, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Berlin. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Morris) Colcord. Jack was a beloved husband, devoted father, and dear friend to many. His greatest roles in life were those of husband… Read more »
Karen Mary Pippin Berlin Karen Mary Pippin, age 68 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her home. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Askland and Mary (Daly) Askland. Karen was the wife of the late Herbert Lanis Pippin. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend…. Read more »
Through heroism, late vet offers perspective Talk about a study in contrasts! All one has to do is look at what’s happening in the country today — political name-calling, bitter divisiveness and extreme positions staked out by the parties involved — and then consider the single-minded selflessness of Lt. George Kerchner at Normandy on June… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Racquet center sport membership is down 30% in Ocean Pines, per a review of the homeowner association’s unaudited April financials conducted by the community’s budget and finance committee last week. The committee observed the 30% decrease, which was noted as a significant decline compared to an increase in memberships among… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is operating at a positive variance of around $70,000 with a revenue surplus, according to the community’s unaudited April finances. OPA’s Budget and Finance Committee met last week to review April’s finances. During the evaluation of the unaudited numbers, it was understood that the association is… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors election approaches with four candidates officially registered to run for the governing group’s three open seats. The community’s election committee conducted a drawing last week to determine ballot order and forum seating. OPA’s Board of Directors is a seven-person team tasked with policy… Read more »