Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 26, 2019) A 22-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a crash Saturday evening on Route 589 near Ocean Pines, according to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack. Valentine Aaron Ronk, of Severna Park, was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse north on Route 589, when the vehicle left the road and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) The Ocean Pines Famers & Artisans Market is sponsoring the second in a three-part series of DIY workshops this Saturday with a crash course on therapeutic uses for essential oils presented by certified aromatherapist Joy Galicinao. Galicinao, who operates the farmers market boutique Aromatic Essentials by Joy,… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Golfers and supporters of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial are invited to play in the memorial foundation’s 13th annual golf tournament next Wednesday. The beneficiary of the tournament’s proceeds will be the foundation’s program to educate fifth graders about the sacrifices made to protect democratic freedoms and… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Potential tweaks to the Ocean Pines Association voting processes, including switching from paper ballots to electronic measures, altering candidate forum rules and membership notifications were examined during the Elections Committee meeting on Friday. Despite the 2019 board of directors election results already being finalized, Election Committee Chairman… Read more »
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Before opening Ocean Pines to cable company competition last Tuesday by signing a 10-year-deal with Comcast, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors fielded questions from the public about the agreement that will end Mediacom’s reign as the community’s sole cable services provider. The board’s contract with… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Improvements to storefronts in Berlin are being aided by the town’s use of a state facade improvement program, Ivy Wells, Berlin’s community and economic development director, told the mayor and Town Council last Monday. “I have received approval for two facade grants this week,” Wells reported. She said… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) The doors will open to 10 private residences during the Art League of Ocean City’s 15th annual Sand Castle Home Tour, today and Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The self-guided tour takes participants to residences ranging from private family, vacation and retirement homes, at their… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) With September recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, the Worcester County Commissioners last week issued proclamations to that effect and heard from suicide prevention advocates. “I don’t think there’s an individual in here who hasn’t suffered the agony of knowing somebody that’s commit- ted suicide, and the… Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) Another modification to a planned unit development for a proposed housing project in Berlin received unanimous approval from the town’s planning commission during a meeting last Wednesday. Property owner and Councilman Troy Purnell asked the commission for permission to cut five lots from “phase four” of the site… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Sept. 19, 2019) The 45th annual Sunfest celebration begins today, Thursday, Sept. 19, and continues until Sunday in Ocean City. The festival, which marks the end of the summer season, will take place in the inlet parking lot under large tents featuring more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors… Read more »