Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Roscoe Nelson Jr. Ocean City Family and friends are sad to report that Roscoe Heath Nelson, Jr. of Ocean City, passed away on Sept. 29, 2025, at the Deer’s Head Hospital Center, in Salisbury, after a lengthy illness. He was 79. He was predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Heath Nelson, Sr. and Josephine Sobotka Nelson,… Read more »
Marie Elaine Vasiliou Berlin Marie Elaine Vasiliou, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Berlin. Born on February 4 ,1942, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she is survived by her husband, Anthony Earnest Vasiliou, son, Christopher Anthony Vasiliou, daughter in law Sarah Anne Candeloro, grandson, Andrew C. Duley and fiancé, River Riley… Read more »
Robert Alan Miller Ocean City Robert Alan Miller, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bobby/Bob, passed away October 9, 2025. He was 75 years old. Bobby was the baby of the family who always made us laugh. He embraced life with joy and enthusiasm. Baltimore native, Bobby was known for his radiant smile… Read more »
Housing crisis really? Well, that’s a surprise No one really needed a $49,900, 127-page study to advise officials and residents of Worcester County that this area is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. While such an undertaking does provide a factual underpinning of such an assertion, the survey conducted by Matrix Design Group at the state’s… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Despite summer’s official end, Town of Berlin residents will have no shortage of events to attend this offseason. On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., the Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Cruiser Car and Truck Show from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration will start at 7 a.m…. Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two Roadie Joe’s chefs will represent the Eastern Shore at a large-scale international food competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, this month. On Thursday, Oct. 16, Josh Morrison, the head chef at Roadie Joe’s Berlin, and Daniel Burke, the chef from Roadie Joe’s Salisbury, will compete in the general chef category at… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An Ocean Pines resident is seeking votes to advance to the next round in a spooky, Halloween-themed contest that raises funds for hospitalized children, offers $13,000 in prize money, and provides the opportunity to meet Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis. Local Janet Stephenson has advanced through a series of six… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Historic District Commission opted to delay a vote on a mural proposed for a building in town, citing concerns about its historical character and unique design elements. At a meeting last week, Berlin’s Historic District Commission reviewed a mural, to be painted by local artist Evan Fitzgerald, planned… Read more »
Lawrence Kenneth Williams Ocean Pines Lawrence Kenneth Williams, age 85, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Ocean Pines. He was born in Eastport, Maryland, and was the son of the late Henry John Williams and Gertrude (Buser) Williams. Larry lived a life rooted in faith, always putting God… Read more »
Larry Ellis Holdren Ocean Pines Larry Ellis Holdren, age 83, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford, Delaware. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, he was the beloved son of the late Dr. Kenneth Leroy Holdren and Geneva Marie (Ellis) Holdren. Larry was a highly respected figure in… Read more »