K-9 Ardie joins Sheriff’s Office

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced this week the newest addition to its law enforcement team — an explosives detection K-9 named Ardie. Ardie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd...

County pays down retiree health insurance debt

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County stands to save millions in borrowing costs for future capital projects after securing a top-level bond rating, the result of paying off its debt on retired...

Coalition continues work on area bike, pedestrian safety

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition continues its efforts to make Worcester County a more walkable community. The group has secured measures to maintain ...

168-unit apartment complex to join Giant store off Rt. 50; Multifamily development to be constructed on westerly portion of Coastal Square

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Plans for the Coastal Square complex off routes 50 and 589 anchored by a Giant supermarket now will include a 168-unit apartment complex. “I think it’s goin g to be wel...

Train display open weekends at OP fire hall; This holiday season, Ocean Pines residents are invited to an interactive showcase

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is spreading holiday cheer with its third annual train display, which is viewable to the public throughout the festive season. Th...

Berlin skate park proponents seek money; Grants could be available, but big bucks would help

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Dec. 19, 2024) A local nonprofit organization is looking for potential funding sources to help pay for the construction of a skate park in Berlin. We Heart Berlin, which ...

Officers thank Hardwire for life-saving armor; Police from across country visit Pocomoke company for ‘Hardwire Saves’ event

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Philadelphia Police Sgt. Erik Bullock was called into a middle-of-the-night barricade situation on April 30, 2023. It dragged on for 20 hours before police decided to make ...

Angel Tree effort to help two local families in need

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer An initiative spearheaded by the Ocean Pines Association has reduced holiday shopping for two local families in need this season. In collaboration with the Berlin Crisis C...

12/19/2024 Bayside Editorial: Skate park banking on local generosity

Skate park banking on local generosity It’s difficult to say how Tony Weeg’s appeal for contributions toward the cost of building Berlin’s skate park will go, although this area’s generous nat...

Ronald Alvin Erlwein

Ronald Alvin Erlwein Ocean Pines Ronald Alvin Erlwein, age 92, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Ron was born on July 20, 1932...