Security cameras lead list of school capital priorities

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2024) The Worcester County Board of Education is requesting small capital expenditures from the local government. Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dr...

Outdoor space coming to Berlin restaurant

Brian Shane Staff Writer A Berlin restaurant and distillery is making plans to extend its footprint to a new family-friendly and expansive outdoor space. Forgotten 50 Distilling, located on Old Ocean ...

School construction funding deal approved; Buckingham Elementary will be replaced after state, county agree on financing

Brian Shane Staff Writer Two long-awaited Worcester County school construction projects are officially moving forward after elected officials approved a funding plan that guarantees the county a recor...

Exercise helping Pines woman battle cancer diagnosis

Brian Shane Staff Writer Dawn Ament has been to Africa three times. She’s jumped out of a plane and navigated whitewater rapids on the Colorado River. She’s even making plans to climb the ruins of...

Letter To The Editor: The future of county’s schools at stake in election

The future of county’s schools at stake in election Editor, As the Worcester County Board of Education election approaches, it’s crucial to focus on what’s best for our schools. Re-electing expe...

Letter To The Editor: Clearing the record on school misinformation

Clearing the record on school misinformation Editor, As Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, I feel it is necessary to address the rhetoric and misinformation about our schools that is c...

Bayside Gazette Editorial 10/24/2024: Voters, do your jobs and make it count

Voters, do your jobs and make it count Worcester County voters, in this end of the county at least, have the option of casting their ballots now instead of waiting until election day on Nov. 5. Whethe...

West OC dispensary will relocate to former Rite Aid on Route 50

Brian Shane Staff Writer West Ocean City could end up with the state’s largest cannabis dispensary, in terms of square footage, after Hi Tide completes a move into a former retail pharmacy space alo...

Protected land’s rezoning request approved by county; Part of 80-acre property can now be subdivided into ‘farm-ette’ lots as desired

Brian Shane Staff Writer A local couple will be able build on their land after having successfully petitioned county leaders to rezone a portion of protected acreage. The move will allow property owne...

Berlin planning commission reviews Microtel’s revisions; No official action taken pending minor tweaks

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer While no formal action was taken, the Berlin Planning Commission and the Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham developers reached an agreement this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 9...