Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Girls entering sixth and seventh grade looking to learn about life skills and build self-confidence are eligible to participate in a free camp this month at the Worcester County Health Department. The Just for Girls program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Aug…. Read more »
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) It’s the 20th anniversary of the romantic comedy, “Runaway Bride,” and Berlin has planned a month-long celebration for it. It’s the first time festivities have been planned to recognize the 1999 movie that was filmed in town, said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s economic and community development director. In… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) The Ocean Pines Police Department will focus on crime prevention and community partnerships during its second annual National Night Out event next Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-7 p.m. at White Horse Park on 235 Ocean Parkway. An estimated 30 groups plan to attend the free block party… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Ocean Pines continues to see positive financial results this fiscal year, as the association is $253,874 ahead of budget for the first two months of the year, with revenues $67,234 higher than budgeted and expenses $15,632 over budget, according to General Manager John Viola. In the monthly… Read more »
By Alexis Yovanno, Intern (Aug. 2, 2019) Farmers and more than 2,000 festival goers will gather for the 21st annual Blessing of the Combines, this Saturday, on Bank, Washington and Green streets in Snow Hill. Each year during the event a blessing is bestowed upon the farmers for a safe and good harvest season. Attendees… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) With topics ranging from adding crosswalks to busy intersections to counting the number of geese this year, the Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee had several topics to cover during its monthly meeting last Wednesday. Committee Chairman Tom Janasek discussed several projects for the future, including… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Two Berlin Little League All-Star teams remain in contention for regional titles as they begin tournament play this weekend. 8-10 League: The 8-10 All-Star team hopes to continue its winning streak as the group prepares to play New Jersey on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Cranston, Rhode… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug 1, 2019) Ocean Pines property owners who have yet to vote have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday to cast ballots in the 2019 Board of Directors election. Ballots were mailed in July and can be returned either by mail or dropped off at the ballot box inside the Ocean… Read more »
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff writer (August 1, 2019) The Berlin Police Department treated 43 children of the Berlin Youth Club to an afternoon at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park on July 10. The day started with the Berlin police providing lunch for the kids and taking them to Baked Desserts for cookies. At Jolly Roger,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Aug. 1, 2019) Northern Worcester County farmer’s markets offer a wide variety of locally-grown fruits and vegetables, as well as other homemade goods multiple times a week. Berlin: The Berlin Farmer’s Market runs Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Pitts Street, next to Burley Inn Tavern. “We’re a… Read more »