OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted last week to withdraw a motion allowing for the creation of an annual Gavin Knupp Award.Last Saturday, board members had before them a motion to approve a partnership with the Gavin Knupp Foundation to create an annual Gavin Knupp Award within the community…. Read more »
BERLIN– Officials in Berlin are exploring the possibility of installing speed cameras near schools.Police Chief Arnold Downing on Monday outlined how a speed camera program would work with the Berlin Town Council. Elected officials agreed they wanted to continue exploring the concept, which Downing said would aid in speeding enforcement.“With a smaller town, the opportunity… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Recommendations that address voting discrepancies will advance to the association’s board of directors following a meeting of the Ocean Pines Elections Committee.As members of the elections committee continue to investigate voting discrepancies from the 2022 Ocean Pines Board of Directors election, a recommendation was made last Thursday to suspend online voting, send… Read more »
Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Louis Taylor was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Taylor, right, is pictured with Bob Wolfing, the club’s president.
BERLIN– Officials voiced support for the concept of repainting two old advertising signs in Berlin following a similar project in Snow Hill.Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission this week voiced their support for seeing two antique advertisements, painted on the sides of the building at 11 Pitts St., restored. In Snow Hill, a similar… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a text amendment that will allow composting facilities in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a text amendment that would allow food waste composting facility as a special exception use in certain districts. The change was pursued by Garvey Heiderman, owner of the Hobbit Restaurant and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Citing the need for a policy, members of a resort commission this week reviewed proposed regulations for using mobility devices at the beach, Boardwalk and city parks.On Wednesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with a proposed policy for the use of wheelchairs, mobility aids and… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students and volunteers helped clean areas of Assateague Island National Seashore on Saturday, Sept. 24. Teacher Amanda Netting, in partnership with the Volunteer Club, gathered a crew of students and families to help clean campgrounds, trails, picnic areas and the parking lots at Assateague Island. Pictured, above from left, are Abby… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort planners this week approved a zoning map amendment that could lead to an expansion of the iconic Ocean City Fishing Pier.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday had before them a request from the Mayor and Council to amend the zoning map for an expansion of the pier franchise district. The… Read more »
POCOMOKE– Whether it’s a coat drive or a youth athletic team’s fundraiser, American Legion Post 93 in Pocomoke is committed to supporting it.For years, Pocomoke’s American Legion post and its members have worked to support local causes. As time passes, its connections are worried that history of doing good in the community is being overlooked.“We… Read more »