OP electronic sign initiative needs county code tweaked

By Brian Shane Staff Writer Ocean Pines plans to add new electronic signage at the north and south gate entrances to the community, but Worcester County leaders need to tweak a county ordinance to mak...

Viola says projects, budget process are on track for OP

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer As 2025 kicks off, improvements to a racquet center sports building, a new firehouse, a jet ski launch initiative and the annual budget process are all on track for Ocean ...

Bridge repairs, irrigation fixes set for OP golf course

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the bridge on the fourth fairway and over the channel at the community’s golf course. OPA G...

01/02/2025 Bayside Editorial: Keep on keeping on, but with aspirations

It’s a new year and another 12 months to keep on keeping on, as the saying goes, although most people aspire to do much more than merely get through another annual cycle. In Ocean Pines, for instanc...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...