OPA budget approved with slight assessment increase

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget at the community’s regularly scheduled meeting last Saturday. The fi...

Michael Hrechka

Michael Hrechka Berlin Michael Hrechka, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Salisbury. Born in Vita, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Wasyl and Mary Bugucka Hrechka. Mike was...

George Edward Beckett

George Edward Beckett Ocean Pines George Edward Beckett, age 86, of Ocean Pines, formerly of Pasadena, died on Jan. 29, 2025. George was born May 18, 1938, in Baltimore, the only child of the late Geo...

Walter Povloski

Walter Povloski Ocean Pines Walter “Walt” Povloski passed away peacefully at home in Ocean Pines with his family (including the dogs) by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Oh...

02/27/2025 Bayside Editorial: Guilty plea first step in closing sad chapter

Guilty plea first step in closing sad chapter A heartbreaking chapter that left friends, families and members of the public saddened and outraged over the exceedingly slow grind of justice ended Tuesd...

Sewer main break leads to harvest restrictions

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Shellfish harvesting restrictions remain in effect until March 1 in Manklin Creek following a sewer main malfunction. The 10-inch sewer main break near the corner of Ocean...

Former officer for town dies on way to fire; Retired cop J.D. Lawson was with hometown dept.

By Steve Green Executive Editor A retired Berlin police officer died Monday night responding to a structure fire in West Virginia. J.D. Lawson was 54. After his retirement from the Berlin Police Depar...

Berlin coach accepts plea deal in child abuse case

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor A former gymnastics coach has plead guilty to reckless endangerment for his role in an incident that occurred at the Berlin Activities Depot last summer. Last Septem...

Ocean Pines Association to host spring events, NYC trip

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While winter continues to rage, the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to offer spring-themed events for residents. On Saturday, March 2...

Ocean Pines preparing for second annual expo

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Season Kickoff is gearing up for its second year. Community residents will have the opportunity to explore all the neighborhood has to offer, including ame...