Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
William Lewis McCulley, Jr. Ocean Pines William Lewis McCulley, Jr. “Bill”, age 81, of Wilmington, DE passed away surrounded by his family on May 17th, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Jean (Johnston) and William Lewis McCulley, Sr. and proudly raised by his Aunt Reba and Uncle John Emering. Bill graduated… Read more »
Virginia Mosley Ocean Pines It is with a profound sense of sadness that we say so long to Virginia Mosley (Monaco) who passed away on Monday, May 12 after a long struggle with dementia. Not goodbye, but so long. Virginia was born to Joseph and Dorothy Monaco on Feb. 27, 1945 in Washington, DC Virginia… Read more »
Michael James Vance Berlin Michael James Vance, age 78, of Berlin, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Lawrence William Vance and Agnes (Coyne) Vance. Michael’s life was an inspiration… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin Town Hall is set to undergo renovations soon, requiring town staff to temporarily move to the town’s Main Street Visitor Center and potentially displacing community groups. The Berlin Mayor and Council are seeking potential new uses for the welcome center and invite community members to share their suggestions. Two… Read more »
By Adrian Harpool Contributing Writer Sunshine and solidarity filled Dr. William Edward Henry Park on Saturday, May 10, as over 150 residents, cancer survivors, families and community partners gathered for the inaugural Cancer Research Awareness Day, hosted by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, Eastern Region, and Lincoln Lodge #53. With the… Read more »
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Much to the consternation of the property owner, the Town of Berlin recently appealed a property tax assessment to Dollar General that yielded over a 20% reduction in property value. If the decreased assessment is upheld, the municipality would see a property tax revenue loss of around $4,000. Wayne Hartman,… Read more »
Jean Marie Beall Ocean Pines Jean Marie Beall, age 69, of the Parke, Ocean Pines, passed away from throat cancer on April 12, 2025, at home. She was born September 25, 1955 and was the daughter of the late John and Hilde Brawders. Jean Marie is preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law John… Read more »
Joseph Walter Thomas Berlin Joseph Walter Thomas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. Born on August 17, 1942, in Washington, D.C., he was the cherished son of the late Walter Elmer Thomas and Margaret Thelma Thomas. Joseph was preceded in death by his… Read more »
Town looks political in tax appeals case Had it been anyone but Delegate Wayne Hartman who succeeded in convincing the state tax office that the assessed value of his Decatur Street property was higher than it should have been, the Town of Berlin probably wouldn’t have challenged the state’s finding. But that’s what it did… Read more »
Joanne Jewell Berlin Joanne Selby Jewell age 80, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Albert F. Johnson and Anna Mae (Selby) Johnson. She was the wife of Stephen Jewell. They are not long the days of wine and… Read more »