By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Recreation and Parks Department is preparing to host Easter and spring events as the weather finally starts to warm up. Ocean Pines is once again hosting its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny to put kids and families into the holiday spirit. The occasion is set… Read more »
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Berlin parking lot granted variances by BZA; Town’s request largely due to lease not allowing for paving of existing parcel
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A new public parking lot planned for the corner of West and Washington streets in Berlin will not be paved and will likely be grass in its first season with only modest improvements. The Town of Berlin has struggled to increase its available parking supply for years. To remedy the… Read more »
Worcester Tech students head to nat’l contest after scoring big in SkillsUSA competition
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer After a successful run at their state competition, Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA participants are gearing up for the national contest, where the students will display their real-world abilities as they compete against peers from across the country. This June, over 20 Worcester Tech students will travel to Atlanta, Georgia,… Read more »
Berlin looks to double planning department staffing, budget; Comp plan update included in budget
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Department budget is proposing a 102% increase in funding for fiscal year 2026, including two new employees, new professional services, an updated comprehensive plan, a vehicle and modern equipment. At a Berlin budget workshop on April 7, the town’s acting planning director, Ryan Hardesty, went before the… Read more »
Berlin tax rate could stay as-is after preliminary review; Rate left unchanged would bring in about $359,000 more money for FY2026
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council plan to keep the property tax rate flat for fiscal year 2026 at $0.8275 per $100 of a property’s assessed value. The Berlin Mayor and Council met for a general fund budget work session earlier this week. While stagnant, the property tax rate will generate… Read more »
Karen Cherie Pryer
Karen Cherie Pryer Ocean Pines Karen Cherie Pryor, 69, of Ocean Pines, departed this Earth on April 3, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. Cherie was known for her bright smile, her kind heart, and her devotion to her family and garden. Born August 1, 1955, in Baltimore City, she is proceeded in death by her parents,… Read more »
James D. Youtz
James D. Youtz Berlin James D. Youtz, age 77, of Berlin, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at home. He was born in Columbia, Pa. and was the son of the late James Youtz and Miriam (Fisher) Youtz. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight Systems in Lancaster, PA. and a member of the… Read more »
Connie Dyche Merriman
Connie Dyche Merriman Ocean Pines Connie Dyche Merriman, age 87, passed away at her home in Ocean Pines on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Connie was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on Aug. 6, 1937 to William and Mary Dyche. Connie was an excellent card player who loved the casino, her friends and family. Survivors include her… Read more »
04/10/2025 Bayside Editorial: School super choice will be first for county
School super choice will be first for county Worcester County’s public school system is about to make history, locally at least, as the board of education is on the verge of naming its first female superintendent of schools. With local candidate Annette Wallace and Baltimore County’s Monique Wheatley-Phillip the finalists in the school board’s selection… Read more »
Hardwire wins major fed armor contract to produce protective inserts
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A Pocomoke City defense contractor has been awarded a long-term contract valued at $416 million to produce body armor for U.S. soldiers on the battlefield. The Department of Defense announced March 14 that Hardwire LLC won a bid to produce Lares Small Arms Protective Inserts, part of what the Army… Read more »