OCEAN PINES – An annual meeting of association members was not held last week for lack of a quorum.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Annual Meeting adjourned shortly after introductory remarks because of the lack of a quorum.According to the Ocean Pines Association’s (OPA) governing documents, a quorum constitutes the presence of at least 100 eligible… Read more »
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10th Annual Walk For Recovery Planned For Sept. 12
OCEAN CITY – Two local nonprofits are teaming up to host a Walk for Recovery event next month.In recognition of National Recovery Month, the Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple Warriors Against Addiction are joining together to host the 10th Annual Walk for Recovery on Sept. 12.Event Co-Chair Colleen Wareing said proceeds from the walk… Read more »
Wicomico To Start With Mask Mandate
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will require all students and staff to wear masks indoors while community transmission rates remain high.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced the school system will require all students and staff, regardless of age or vaccination status, to wear… Read more »
Judge Temporarily Halts Ocean Pines Election Process; Court To Evaluate Complaint
OCEAN PINES – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order suspending the association’s board election until a decision is reached on the eligibility status of disqualified candidate Rick Farr.On Tuesday, Judge Beau Oglesby signed a temporary restraining order prohibiting the counting of ballots and certification of election results as the… Read more »
Larger Semper Fi Bike Ride Planned
OCEAN CITY – Organizers of a charitable bike ride say plans for a larger Boardwalk event are in the works.On Sunday, Oct. 17, the second annual Semper Fi Bike Ride will return to the Boardwalk to raise funds for Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance and support to… Read more »
Record Turnout Elects Four Newcomers In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND – Four newcomers will take the dais after unseating the incumbents in last week’s Fenwick Island Town Council election.Last Saturday, the Town of Fenwick Island held its municipal election for the offices of town council.“It was a very large turnout,” said Town Manager Terry Tieman. “Our voter registration was the highest it’s ever… Read more »
Judge Temporarily Halts Ocean Pines Election Process; Court To Evaluate Complaint
OCEAN PINES – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order suspending the association’s board election until a decision is reached on the eligibility status of disqualified candidate Rick Farr.On Tuesday, Judge Beau Oglesby signed a temporary restraining order prohibiting the counting of ballots and certification of election results as the… Read more »
Wicomico Schools Opt For Masks While Transmission High
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will require all students and staff to wear masks indoors while community transmission rates remain high.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education on Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced the school system will require all students and staff, regardless of age or vaccination status, to wear… Read more »
Resort’s July Police Activity Down Considerably, Chief Reports; Smoking Citations Up
OCEAN CITY – A decrease in police activity for the month of July highlighted a report presented to resort leaders this week.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of July.Last month, Buzzuro said, calls for service dropped… Read more »
Ocean City Eyes Body Cameras For Next Summer
OCEAN CITY – Resort leaders say they hope to have a body-worn camera program in place by next summer.In a meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission on Monday, Capt. Mike Colbert told resort leaders that command staff with the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) have started working with the town’s information technology and purchasing… Read more »