OCEAN PINES – Amendments to proposed referendum questions highlighted last week’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors.Last week, board members voted to adopt a recommendation from the Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee to have legal counsel revise a proposed referendum question on candidate eligibility. The change, officials said, would disqualify members… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Pines Board Opts Not To Endorse Bill
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials say they will not support a state bill allowing for expanded wildlife boundaries and planning for a walking and biking trail in Snow Hill.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed not to send a letter of support for Maryland House Bill 882.Director Doug Parks said… Read more »
Local Developer’s Donation Launches New Land Fund
WEST OCEAN CITY – A local developer’s donation of land will allow the Lower Shore Land Trust to launch a new conservation fund.In 2019, Blue Water Development owner Jack Burbage gifted a stretch of forested buffer to the north of the Ocean City Airport to the Lower Shore Land Trust. And this week, the organization’s… Read more »
ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant Presented to Worcester Prep
Cato, Inc. marketing representative, Gordon Abercrombie (WPS ‘13, Furman University ‘17, Clemson MBA ‘19), presented a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant to Worcester Preparatory School. This year’s grant will be applied toward the Upper School AP Biology program, taught by science teacher Mrs. Jenn Corron. Pictured from left to right, the $500 ExxonMobil Educational… Read more »
A Week In Business – April 1, 2022
New Hire, PromotionSNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is pleased to announce the official hiring of Economic Development Director Lorissa McAllister, who has been serving the town as interim media, marketing and promotions coordinator since October 2021.Recognizing the need for this position’s restructuring as well as the town’s increasing need for economic development… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – April 1, 2022
Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 1: First Class Duo Saturday, April 2: Shortcut Sunny Wednesdays: DJ WaxCork Bar Sunday, April 3: Sean LoomisCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, April 1: Monkee Paw Sunday, April 3: Jason Lee Tuesday, April 5: Cal Toner Wednesday,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – April 1, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Avoid having someone else take credit for the project you started by finishing it yourself. Then it will be you lovely Lambs who will be wearing those well-deserved laurels.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in… Read more »
International Essay Competition Winners Awarded
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Chair Frances Pilarski visited Worcester Preparatory School to award this year’s International Essay Competition winners. Angeline Todorov (‘25) of Berlin placed first and Jayden Scopp (‘25) placed third. The topic of this year’s essay was, “How Does an Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” Pictured, from left are WPS Assistant Head of… Read more »
Worker Falls Off Balcony In Construction Accident
OCEAN CITY – A construction worker was injured at a project at 11th Street on Wednesday afternoon and fell to the ground multiple stories below.Around 12:17 p.m. on Wednesday, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to a serious industrial construction accident at 11th Street and Edgewater Avenue.According to Ocean City Fire Department Public Information Officer… Read more »
Bank of Ocean City Supports Chesapeake Housing Mission
The Bank of Ocean City offered support to Chesapeake Housing Mission recently. Employees and some family members gave a helping hand in building a ramp in Ocean Pines. Founded in 2009, Chesapeake Housing Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides vital home repair to low-income families in the Chesapeake Region of Maryland.