Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Greg Ellison Advisory group discusses pending and future needs for various pool facilities (Nov. 19, 2020) Reconvening for the first time since the onset of coronavirus, the Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee last Tuesday finalized its annual report and charted plans for next year. Chairwoman Kathy Grimes said the meeting — marked by social distancing and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison New clubhouse could be attractive to non-golfers (Nov. 19, 2020) Following prolonged inaction because of covid-19 restrictions and with several resignations, a slightly reconstituted Ocean Pines Golf Committee reconvened last month with hopes to market the course to a larger audience. Golf Committee Chairman Fritz Lahner said the group met on Oct. 27 to… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Nov. 19, 2020) While social distancing restrictions have put the lid on numerous holiday celebrations, a festive Ocean Pines tradition will soldier forward this year with registration now open for the annual “Light Up the Pines,” outdoor display event. For the past four years, Choptank Electric Cooperative has sponsored the illuminating event… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Club member exploits woodworking skills to produce handmade lights (Nov. 19, 2020) Looking to illuminate the holidays, while also providing funding for infants in need, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is selling handmade lanterns at the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market. Available in two sizes, the woodcrafts will… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Donald Smack Sr. and Dr. Jon Andes are officially members of the Worcester County Board of Education, following the verification of the vote count from the Nov. 3 elections. The final results were posted on the Maryland State Board of Elections website last Friday after all mail-in… Read more »
As cases increase, schools return to remote learning By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer *UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon after Bayside Gazette went to press WCPS Superintendent Lou Taylor announced that the county public schools will remain in distance learning until Jan.4. * (Nov. 19, 2020) All public schools in Worcester County returned to distance learning Monday,… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Chesapeake Environmental Services completed the main excavation of a heating oil spill on West Street in Berlin last Monday after the contents of the tank were released when someone apparently tried to remove it from 107 West St. on Oct. 30. As of Tuesday, the people who… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) The town of Berlin is hoping for a grant through the Maryland Energy Administration that will allow them to obtain a 23kW rooftop solar system at the electric facility on Schoolfield Street. “We were the first to submit,” Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said of the program, the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) Patrolman First Class Anthony Rhode began his first shift in Berlin last Monday after meeting the Berlin Mayor and Council. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing introduced Rhode to the council during its semimonthly meeting. Rhode is a Marine Corps veteran and has been a certified police officer… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Nov. 19, 2020) The Worcester County Health Department is inviting people to participate in the free “Just Walk” fall scavenger hunt this weekend from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The scavenger hunt was originally scheduled for last weekend, but it was postponed because of rain. “[Walking is] a great way to… Read more »