Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The former Bay Club Golf Course is being transformed into a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) property as officials work to establish trails and pollinator meadows, restore wetlands and enhance recreation space. Last week, the Lower Shore Land Trust, a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to protecting natural resources and… Read more »
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Taking inspiration from a recent Supreme Court ruling, Worcester County officials say sleeping on public property could go from a civil infraction to a criminal misdemeanor, a move that specifically targets the homeless. “When the intersection happens between behavioral health issues and homelessness, and then criminality or victimization of others… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Touch of Italy will take over the Ocean Pines Association’s three food and beverage service locations on May 1, following the expiration of the association’s contract with Matt Ortt Companies. Last week, the community invited residents to a town hall where homeowners could ask Touch of Italy and Ocean Pines… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Some Berlin residents have concerns regarding the 10-year lease agreement inked recently for a new parking lot. The Mayor and Council recently announced a lease deal with a private property owner to establish a municipal parking lot in town. Officials have said it’s a move to grow the downtown business… Read more »
Wind: cloudy picture When President Trump’s executive orders came out yesterday, Ocean City and Worcester County officials, as well as parties on both sides of the offshore wind energy argument, asked, “What does this mean?” That’s about all anyone would conclude judging from the official responses from Ocean City and Worcester County governments on how… Read more »
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 »