Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
(Oct. 1, 2020) Plans are firming up for a frequently discussed room addition at the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool. Ocean Pines Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips said the concept of building an adjacent area separated from the pool deck has been batted around for the past four years. “The original idea… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Oct. 1, 2020) What began as a welfare check at a residence in Ocean Pines on Sunday afternoon grew into a three-hour response involving multiple agencies, including the Worcester County Hazmat team. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a medical emergency just after 4… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) The candidates running for Berlin Town Council provide their opinions and plans to improve the town’s finances and transparency with the community before the Oct. 6 election. Can you briefly provide your professional background and your connection to Berlin? Jay Knerr for at-large council seat: My name… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin is seeking grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for future stormwater projects at Nelson Street, Franklin Avenue and Pine Street as well as West Street and Abbey Lane. Darl Kolar, the project manager at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., presented the phased implementation… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Aminah White and MaryAnn Catherine Rutzler strive to bring positive change in their Worcester County communities as they participate in national pageants. Aminah White, of Germantown Road in Berlin, will compete in the junior pre-teen category of the National American Miss Pageant in November in Orlando, Florida…. Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Berlin could be looking at no cost to demolish the buildings at Heron Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard. “Potentially, there’s $500,000 in grant money out there for demolition, and where I’m talking specifically, would be the old processing building at the Tyson plant,” Town Administrator Jeff… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Like most events, the annual Relay for Life of North Worcester County has been significantly affected by covid-19 concerns. This year, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of North Worcester County is hosting a drive-through luminaria celebration on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. in downtown Berlin. “This… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I love it when friends stop by the restaurant to visit. In our business, we consider many of our guests to be friends, so suffice it to say that we see a lot of friends throughout the week. But it’s the old friends — good folks visiting from the… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) With the Berlin municipal election taking place next Tuesday, the five mayoral candidates provided their opinions and plans about town issues, specifically regarding finances and growth in the area. What is your professional background and your connection to Berlin? Gee Williams: I was born and raised in… Read more »
Audience cries foul during raucous council meeting By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2020) Awkward. That’s the only way to describe one of the more rancorous Berlin Mayor and Council meetings to be held in some time, as residents gathered Monday night to challenge the appointment of Austin Purnell to the town’s Planning and… Read more »