BERLIN – Ocean Pines Association officials continue to make changes to the proposed budget, which is now expected to be approved Saturday.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors tabled a motion to approve the proposed $12.8 million budget. The decision came after lengthy discussion of ways to cut the spending plan, which… Read more »
BERLIN – Less than two years after his arrival, the Ocean Pines Association has parted ways with its general manager.On Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) released a statement regarding General Manager John Bailey.“The Board of Directors of Ocean Pines Association, Inc. and its General Manager John Bailey have mutually decided to part ways,” the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Nearly 40 swimmers will represent the Ocean Pines Swim Team in state championship meets beginning next week.Throughout the month of March, 39 registered swimmers with the Ocean Pines Swim Team (OPST) will conclude their season in a series of championship meets throughout Maryland.“This year is definitely the most we’ve had going to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County leaders this week forged ahead with their plan to bypass the state’s residential fire sprinkler requirements.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to send the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation a letter outlining the county’s plan to offer property owners a residential fire sprinkler waiver. The commissioners… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Community Improvement Association has agreed to move forward with transferring ownership of the Flower Street Multi-Purpose Building to the Town of Berlin.Town officials met with D.J. Lockwood, chairman of the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA), Tuesday. Lockwood informed them that the group wanted to proceed with developing a memorandum of understanding… Read more »
BERLIN — Charles “Buddy” Jenkins was honored last week with the inaugural Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award. The award was presented at a banquet hosted by the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin.The award was designed by Jordan Pippen of Steel and Glory in Berlin. Speakers included Dave Wilson,… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School’s sixth grade students are working together to donate needed supplies and to raise money to benefit the animals at the Worcester County Humane Society shelter. Students are competing in a Penny Race to raise money to be donated for the shelter’s 20th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets event on Saturday, April 20.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocomoke branch library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-3… Read more »
Alleged Crack Dealer BustedOCEAN CITY — A Berlin man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after allegedly selling crack cocaine to an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on different occasions.During the month of November, an OCPD narcotics detective began an investigation into a suspect believed to be involved in distributing crack cocaine… Read more »
Annually the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City supports student leadership clubs including Berlin Intermediate School. The club received a $500 donation recently from the parent Kiwanis Club to support the BIS Builders Club, which is making 300 blankets for Diakonia, the local shelter for people in transition from homelessness to stability. Pictured, back from… Read more »