By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Local do-gooders are turning to charity to keep the less fortunate bundled up and warm this winter. Andrea Raquel Clymire, community school coordinator for Pittsville Elementary and Middle School and Mrs. Delmarva 2025, and her daughter, Delmarva’s Young Miss Ocean Pines, are helping the Miss Delmarva Pageant Series collect hats,… Read more »
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Golf, racquet center next up for improvements in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Infrastructure improvements to the golf course and racquet center are scheduled in Ocean Pines over the next few months, per a report presented at the community’s Saturday, Nov. 23, board of directors meeting. The pavilion constructed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines was completed last month and… Read more »
Residents seek safety improvements; OPA board told more needs to be done after vehicle hits, kills man on roadside
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines residents are calling for proactive measures on Ocean Parkway and throughout the community to enhance pedestrian and bike safety following a fatal neighborhood accident last month. Per a press release issued by Ocean Pines Association’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations Josh Davis, on the morning of Nov…. Read more »
Berlin’s Hanukkah event planed for Dec. 31
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Holiday activities continue to make their way to Berlin this winter season. For the second year in a row, the Town of Berlin has partnered with The Inn Berlin for a menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. The festive event will kick off on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. at the… Read more »
Free drive-in movie showings offered
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Christmas festivities continue in Worcester County, with a series of drive-in movies scattered throughout the area this month. The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department is hosting four nights of Movies under the Stars with showings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Elf” as a drive-in movie experience. The organization’s… Read more »
Judge denies two motions in pre-trial Knupp hearing
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A Worcester County Circuit Court judge last week denied a protective order as well as sanctions against legal counsel representing Tyler Mailloux, the man accused in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp. During a hearing last Thursday, Worcester County Circuit Court judge Brett Wilson ruled… Read more »
Next food, drink vendor choice left up to Viola; Identity of chosen operator to remain anonymous until terms reach with contractor
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An updated Ocean Pines food and beverage contract is being developed, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted this week to authorize the community’s general manager to proceed with contract negotiations with an unnamed food and beverage vendor, The selected operator will manage the association’s Yacht Club, its… Read more »
Bayside Gazette Editorial 12/5/2024: Public schools again rank high in Maryland
Public schools again rank high in Maryland Congratulations to Worcester County Public Schools, which this week were recognized — again — as one of the top-performing school systems in the state. That’s based on the annual report card the state issues annually to each Maryland school districts, and this year Worcester’s institutions garnered consistently high… Read more »
Jack Caldwell
Jack Caldwell Ocean Pines Jack Edward Caldwell, 88, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home on November 29. Jack, also known as Graham to many of his friends, was born in York County, PA, son of the late Louis and Alice Caldwell. Jack moved to Baltimore as a child. It was there he met the… Read more »
OPVFD issues holiday safety tips
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department cautions residents to practice cooking and Christmas tree safety as the holidays quickly approach. OPVFD President Joe Enste warned the community at the Saturday, Nov. 23 OPA Board of Directors meeting that cooking is the “leading cause of home fires during the holidays” and… Read more »