OCEAN PINES – Members of the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors agreed to focus on a legal issue rather than politics last week.On Friday the board agreed to drop two of the three topics slated for discussion at a closed session meeting in favor of consultation with the association’s attorney regarding a legal matter…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The safety of local schools and the nationwide opioid crisis are the top concerns for the incoming leader of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.Matt Crisafulli, the victor in June’s primary election, will be sworn in as Worcester County’s sheriff Dec. 4. Though he doesn’t take over the department for another six months,… Read more »
BERLIN – The community celebrated the opening of the new John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony this week.On Wednesday, hundreds of local residents, hospital officials, doctors and patients gathered at Atlantic General Hospital’s new cancer care center. The 18,000-square-foot facility, located in front of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH),… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials have released additional information defending their decision to euthanize close to 300 Canada geese.Nearly two weeks after the association had the U.S. Department of Agriculture catch and euthanize 290 geese in the community, General Manager John Bailey released a statement outlining the history of the association’s goose problem.“As… Read more »
BERLIN – The long-awaited $6.25 million Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library opened its doors to the public Tuesday.Community members young and old began pouring in to the bright new building as soon as doors were unlocked Tuesday. Library officials counted 300 visitors in the first 45 minutes the building was open.“We’re obviously very… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will welcome a new bookstore this fall.In late September, Susan Ayres Wimbrow will open the Greyhound Indie Bookstore at 9 S. Main St. She’s eager to bring the town something it’s long been lacking.“I’m going to have New York Times bestsellers, independent books and I want to feature the local and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Plans for a hotel on Golf Course Road are expected to move forward following the allocation of sewer capacity for the project.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request from GCR Development LLC for the allocation of 27 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for a proposed hotel. The four-story hotel would occupy… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture removed 290 Canada geese from the community last week.Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials announced on Friday that the homeowners association had contracted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services for the removal of resident Canada geese. The geese, which… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new program is targeting addiction among hospitality industry workers.The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) has launched a new campaign, “Addiction in the Workplace,” that is aimed at raising awareness of substance abuse at places of employment. The initial stage of the campaign focuses on the area’s hospitality industry.“We wanted to be… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Candidates seeking seats on the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors shared their views on drainage issues, amenity performance and a variety of other topics at a forum this week.Five of the seven candidates running for seats on the board took part in Wednesday’s forum, which was held at the Ocean Pines… Read more »