Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 2, 2020) Salt Water Media on Broad Street in Berlin is sponsoring an anthology of young Black and people of color voices called “Enough is Enough” set to release by early fall. “It was kind of a brainchild between myself and Amber Green,” said Salt Water Media founder Stephanie… Read more »
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I have a problem; an addiction, as it were. I love lobsters. I have been cooking them since 1984 in Annapolis. On an aside, in 1983 I was not allowed to touch them, as the managers at the Chart House feared my impulsive nature at 15 years old. They… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 2,2020) The way has been cleared for the development of a shopping center on a 26-acre wedge of property between Route 50 and Route 818, following the approval of a zoning change at the Berlin mayor and Town Council on June. 22. The council’s decision to allow a change… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Globe general manager first to file for top post, wants to maintain town’s integrity (July 2, 2020) William “Bill” Todd, 35, is the first candidate to file for mayor in the Berlin 2020 election. Todd filed on June 18 for the position that has been held by Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer Asks for and receives exact amount for new equipment (July 2, 2020) Berlin Little League was one of 18 Little League programs to receive a grant from the 2020 American Honda Motor Company Little League Grant Program. Honda is an official sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball. Since it… Read more »
By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (July 2, 2020) About 200 marchers chanted “Black lives matter,” “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice, no peace, no racist police” as they marched through Main Street in Downtown Berlin Saturday to protest police brutality and racial injustice. The march was organized by Rosie Bean, Denise Meade-Cervantes, Dr. Roxie Dennis-Acholonu… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 25, 2020) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Departments offshore search and rescue capabilities are taking a major leap forward following the acquisition of a 21-foot vessel set to launch in early July. Fire Chief Steve Grunewald said the department’s new Carolina Skiff, which is already available for deployment via a boat… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Hopefuls talk about their expertise and accomplishments (June 25, 2020) Although unable to stage a face-to-face debate because of covid-19 safety restrictions, the three OPA Board of Directors candidates vying for a pair of open seats addressed roughly a dozen questions during a virtual election forum last Wednesday. The 2020 Ocean Pines… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (June 25, 2020) While discussions focused on a property on Abbyshire Road, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Tuesday opened the door to addressing the short-term rental situation. Board member Steve Tuttle, who convened the special session, said in his opening comments adjacent neighbors had sent multiple emails with concerns… Read more »
Group’s 2020 Roar at the Shore event held Saturday (June 25, 2020) Hoping to highlight support for law enforcement, regional members of Hogs and Heroes are staging the 2020 Roar at the Shore event this Saturday in Ocean City. Hogs and Heroes Foundation Maryland Chapter 8 President Steve Hannon said riders would convene at the… Read more »