Church retiring as commissioner at end of fifth term

By Jack Chavez (March 24, 2022) West Ocean City’s county commissioner is ready to “smell the roses.” That was the phrase Worcester County Commissioner James “Bud” Church used often in discus...

Gazette Cartoon

Cartoon by Jim Adcock The post Gazette Cartoon appeared first on Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette.

Ocean City Signs Off On New Rental License Ordinance; Better Cooperation With Online Platforms Reported

OCEAN CITY — With newfound cooperation, or at least conversation, with online rental hosting platforms, resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance requiring all rental p...

Skatepark Feasibility Study Complete

BERLIN– A feasibility study completed this week validates a local nonprofit’s plans to bring a skatepark to Berlin.According to a new feasibility analysis, a 10,000-square-foot skatepark,...

Officials Discuss Return To Earlier Tram Time Vs. Extra Bike Hour

OCEAN CITY — The Boardwalk tram start time and the potential return of the unlimited ride pass were topics of discussion this week for resort transportation officials.The Transportation Committ...

Good Fishing to Start The Spring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had some rain move into the area this afternoon and it looks like it will be around for a day or so.  Friday looks nice and then some cool weather mo...

School System Adjusts Final Exam Policy

NEWARK– School system officials updated the Worcester County Public Schools final exam policy last week.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously at its March meeting to reduce t...

Margaritaville Project Gains Approvals

OCEAN CITY – After a pair of marathon hearings, the proposed Margaritaville project moved two big steps closer to becoming a reality this week.The Mayor and Council on Monday had before them tw...

Berlin Baker Continues Efforts To Help Medics In Ukraine

BERLIN– More than $30,000 worth of medical supplies is bound for Ukraine thanks to the efforts of the Berlin community.What started as a one-day fundraiser turned into a major donation this wee...

Crematorium Ordinance Approved In Berlin

BERLIN – Town officials approved an ordinance that will allow crematoriums as possible uses on industrially zoned property.Despite opposition from a nearby property owner, the Berlin Town Counc...