Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Brian Shane Staff Writer West Ocean City could end up with the state’s largest cannabis dispensary, in terms of square footage, after Hi Tide completes a move into a former retail pharmacy space along Route 50 by early 2025. However, the amount of parking required by law at any Worcester County cannabis dispensary is now… Read more »
Brian Shane Staff Writer A local couple will be able build on their land after having successfully petitioned county leaders to rezone a portion of protected acreage. The move will allow property owners Chris and Shelley Mason to set aside 18.54 acres of their 80.95-acre property off Purnell Crossing Road as agricultural. The remaining 62.41… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While no formal action was taken, the Berlin Planning Commission and the Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham developers reached an agreement this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the town’s planning commission once again were presented concept plans for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham planned for Berlin…. Read more »
Gloria Jones Lebling Stonington, Connecticut Gloria Jones Lebling, 92, of Stonington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. The youngest of seven siblings, she was born Gloria Jean Jones to Earl and Edith Jones of Baltimore, Maryland. Gloria was a shining light in many lives, never forgetting to say “I Love You” to everyone… Read more »
Roland N. Murray Jr. Ocean City Roland N. Murray Jr., 90, of Ocean City, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Mr. Murray was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Col. Roland N. Murray of Aiken, South Carolina and Margaret Holden of Washington, D.C. He attended St. Johns College High School and graduated from Georgetown University… Read more »
Logging awareness needed throughout Worcester County Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to an issue that affects us all. The Maryland Forest Service, a division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, has released the draft of their 2025 annual work plan. This plan tells what forests in our area are going to be… Read more »
Another early voting site needed for south end Editor, Over the years, voting has been made more convenient with Vote-by-Mail and Early Voting added to Election Day voting. If the Worcester County Commission wants to ensure maximum voter participation, it should add another Early Voting site in southern end of the county. Currently, Early Voting… Read more »
Sunset, cocktails and legally risky business The Ocean Pines Association’s tax-exempt status and federal anti-discrimination laws suggest that a more suitable name for the proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” adults-only night at the Yacht Club pool would be “Sunset, Cocktails and Risky Business.” That’s a shame, too, because even new parents will sometimes confess to a… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin’s Halloween events continue as the Berlin Horticulture Advisory Committee gears up for its Pumpkins in the Park event. Businesses and individuals can donate $25 to the group, which will be used for Berlin beautification efforts. In return, they will receive a pumpkin and glow light. They may decorate the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s governing group that were up for grabs. Then-President Rick Farr, who now acts as vice president, and Director Jeff Heavner, both incumbents, were reelected… Read more »