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Ballots go out in OP election

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Voters have four candidates to choose from to fill three  board of directors openings (July 13, 2023) The ballots for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors elections have been mailed out this week, giving property owners the opportunity to elect three new members to the association’s governing authority. On… Read more »

Heron Park plans subject to questions

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Council wonders if concept might draw from downtown (June 13, 2023) When Mayor Zach Tyndall and the Berlin Town Council hosted a work session on Monday to discuss plans for Heron Park and to hear residents’ opinions on the project, they asked as many questions as they answered. The land… Read more »

Comptroller visits business owners in Berlin with mayor

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 29, 2023) Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman took time out of the Maryland Municipal League conference in Ocean City to visit Mayor Zach Tyndall and get a tour of Berlin on Monday. Lierman, who is from Baltimore City, had never visited Berlin before, so when Tyndall offered to give her… Read more »

Board candidates face annual quiz before full house

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Four hopefuls keep it calm, deliberate and thoughtful (June 29, 2023) It was standing room only at the Ocean Pines candidate forum on Wednesday night, as heavy rain and winds did not prevent residents from coming out to hear the viewpoints of the four candidates vying for three seats on… Read more »

New native plant garden installed

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Gull Creek Assisted Living residents cheer on crews as lawn gets transformed  (June 15, 2023) Gull Creek Senior Living residents in Berlin have been watching for months as an expansive garden and meandering walking paths were being installed in what was once a large empty lawn. William Daugherty, one of the… Read more »

Bathtub races pack bale-lined Main St.

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Camp Coast team emerges undefeated in competition for downtown racing glory (June 15, 2023) Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the 33rd Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday, and were treated to a series of flawless runs by this year’s championship team, Camp Coast. The festivities began with the… Read more »

Police chief resigns months after investigation of burglary

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola released a statement Wednesday announcing the retirement of Police Chief Leo Ehrisman who was placed on administrative leave in January. “Chief Leo Ehrisman gave notice of his retirement today,” the statement said. “We thank him for his years of service to… Read more »

Annual Berlin Bath Tub Race brings quirky fun to Main St. 

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Splish splash, I was takin’ a bath. Sixteen teams will be rockin’ and rollin’ down Main Street for the 33rd annual Berlin Bathtub Races starting at 6 p.m. Friday. “The whole event is off the wall this year,” said Ryan Nellans, the executive director of the Berlin… Read more »

Board agrees to election plan

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Contractor would eliminate need for software, add-ons and provide total coverage (June 1, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed on May 20 to let Election Trust, a company in Washington State, handle the annual election this summer, as a board majority embraced the recommendation of the Election Committee…. Read more »

Ocean Pines man gets 50 years for abuse of infant son

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Prosecution says baby boy suffered multiple fractures, but was able to recover By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Connor Paul Kelly, 32, of Ocean Pines, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in Worcester County Circuit Court last Friday for the abuse, assault and neglect of his infant son in 2021. On March 15, a jury… Read more »