Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2019) Last Wednesday started like any other for 14-year-old Berlin resident Madilynn Diehl, until she got an unexpected visit in the cafeteria from what she thought was the Stephen Decatur Middle School “Bulldog” mascot during her lunch period. “I was like, ‘why is he coming in here?’” Madilynn… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) It didn’t take long for news of the second-largest assessment increase in Ocean Pines history to hit social media, where reaction was, unsurprisingly, negative. A press release and statements from General Manager John Bailey on Friday showed a proposed increase of $127 per homeowner in the recommended budget,… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2019) Mayors, teachers, politicians’ aides and members of the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education celebrated not only the 10th anniversary of Worcester Technical High School’s current building, but the ribbon cutting of the welding department renovated by ChannelLock Inc. “We found out that this ChannelLock tool company… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Four alterations to the Town of Berlin’s nonprofit grant policy were approved by the Town Council Monday. The policy was adopted last year and, according to an executive summary, provided $30,000 to six organizations that applied. Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood said some revisions were necessary after the… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Motorists traveling along U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 113 near Berlin may have seen a gruesome sight during the last several weeks. Near the turnoff from eastbound Route 50 to Route 113 toward Dover, in the wooded area along the on-ramp, were what appeared to be several… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Although the proposed fiscal year 2020 Ocean Pines budget released on Jan. 4 did not include an assessment increase, the more recent “recommended” budget published on Friday did include one and, if it survives, would represent the second-largest in association history. The $127 increase to the $951 basic… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 31, 2019) Snow Hill Resident Edward Lee has formed a new group, Snow Hill Now, to help recruit candidates for the upcoming election on May 7. “It’s a nonpartisan group of residents that have come together to engage the community in helping the town to thrive and grow. That’s who… Read more »
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2019) Meditative poses and a deeper connection to God inspired Berlin resident Heidi McNeeley to offer a Holy Yoga Experience, which will take place in the Zenna Wellness Studio in downtown Berlin, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Holy yoga is an international movement of yoga,” McNeeley said…. Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) The Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce on Friday announced it would release 100 additional tickets for the ninth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast, scheduled Feb. 24 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets sold out on New Year’s Day, about five hours after they went on sale at midnight, drawing criticism… Read more »
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) A raccoon recently captured near Teal Circle in Ocean Pines tested positive for the rabies virus, according to an Ocean Pines news release. It is the first, and so far only, animal in Worcester County to test positive for rabies in 2019, Worcester County Health Department Public Information… Read more »