Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
David Reed Kruper Bishopville David Reed Kruper, 78, of Bishopville and Smithton, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home in Maryland on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Reed, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on July 14, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, Pa., son of the late John H. and Donna M…. Read more »
‘Yes’ on referendum In addition to deciding who of the four candidates will fill the three board of directors seats up for election this summer, Ocean Pines Association members will be asked whether to authorize the board to help pay for a new southside firehouse at 911 Ocean Parkway. As referendums go, this one is… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An ambitious, local student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship this week to advance her education as she pursues a career path in library science. On Monday, June 9, the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library (FOPL), a volunteer group dedicated to assisting facility staff in providing community resources, presented Wor-Wic… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new Little Free Library is soon coming to Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. It will be available for parents and park goers to enjoy as their children play, in an effort to encourage reading and sharing stories. The library box, to be placed near the fenced-in playground at Stephen… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association leaders recognized the community’s volunteers, organizations, and emergency service groups last week at its annual appreciation dinner, which officials noted was the largest one yet, hosted at the neighborhood’s Yacht Club. On Thursday, June 5, the OPA Board of Directors’ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held at… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 35th annual Berlin Bathtub Races, where participants will zoom their bathtub-inspired vehicles down Main Street for the chance to secure bragging rights. This year, the creative and competitive tradition will be held on Friday, June 20, on Main Street… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin’s fiscal year 2026 budget passed this week. The document includes a $17.4 million general fund, a $8.8 million utility fund, and a flat property tax rate. The Berlin Town Council unanimously adopted the municipality’s FY26 budget on Monday, June 9. The spending plan consists of a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The proposed skate park for Berlin’s Heron Park inches closer to becoming a reality, as the town will pursue federal and state grant funding to continue moving the project forward. At the Berlin Town Council’s Monday, June 9 meeting, the body unanimously agreed to permit staff to submit applications for… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s new parking lot, planned for the corner of West and Washington Streets, will be pay-to-park and utilize the smartphone app ParkMobile. Potential rates have yet to be finalized. This week, the Berlin Town Council unanimously agreed to enter into a contract with ParkMobile. This app-based parking system will allow… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin announced it has received $297,449 in Community Development Block Grant funds to demolish the existing multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street, the town’s planned community center site. Sara Gorfinkel, executive assistant to Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, announced the news at a Town Council meeting this week…. Read more »