By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a regular meeting in the community center last Thursday: GM report General Manager John Bailey provided updates on several projects his monthly report. Bailey said an association committee on drainage recently met and discussed five… Read more »
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OPA will not see drop in casino impact funds
Commissioners to evaluate table games for six months, but slot share likely secure By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) A minor stir, by Ocean Pines standards, occurred last Thursday when Association Vice President Cheryl Jacobs apparently misspoke about the potential for a reduction of casino impact funds received by the community. The board,… Read more »
Teacher of the Year to be crowned on Friday
Clarion Resort Hotel hosts 31st annual banquet; 14 instructors were nominated By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (April 5, 2018) The Worcester County Teacher of the Year will be unveiled Friday during the 31st annual banquet inside the crystal ballroom at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. “Each Teacher of the Year… Read more »
Annual ACT Native Plant Sale returns to Berlin on May 5
(April 5, 2018) Assateague Coastal Trust will offer perennials, heirloom vegetables, fruit and herbs for pre-order for its annual Native Plant Sale, scheduled May 5 at the ACT office on north Main Street in Berlin. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged to guarantee choice of varieties. Visit ACT’s website at www.actforbays.org to browse and buy from the… Read more »
Lower Shore Performing Arts brings Austen to Snow Hill
‘Pride and Prejudice’ will bow twice on April 7 and matinee scheduled April 8 (April 5, 2018) Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will present “Pride and Prejudice” at Snow Hill High School on Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and April 8 at 2 p.m. The performance of “Pride and Prejudice” is… Read more »
Historical Society annual dinner
(April 5, 2018) The Worcester County Historical Society will hold its annual spring dinner meeting at the Pocomoke Community Center on Market Street, Friday, April 13. Dinner guests will learn about Worcester County’s past while enjoying a meal of chicken and dumplings with all the fixings prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Following the dinner, Mabel… Read more »
Annual parking pass rate jumps for nonresidents
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 5, 2018) If you’re not an Ocean Pines homeowner or resident, annual parking passes at the association beach club just got much more expensive. Homeowners and residents pay $150 for an annual parking pass at the facility, on 4901 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, open from Memorial Day through… Read more »
Annual benefit for Shirley Grace Center on April 21
(April 5, 2018) Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center in Berlin is an organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for women during their maternal years. In the past seven years the center has served over 2,000 women and children by providing free pregnancy tests, ultrasound for pregnancy viability, parenting education and support groups. These services can… Read more »
Snow Hill Council pledges to help nonprofit
Citizens for Decent Housing Inc. sought connection fee reduction for development (April 5, 2018) Town of Snow Hill officials during a work session last Tuesday said they would do everything they could to reduce connection fees for a nonprofit housing project in the town. Snow Hill Citizens for Decent Housing Inc., a nonprofit group in… Read more »
Worcester CARES event Saturday, April 14 in Berlin
(March 29, 2018) Berlin is hosting the first Worcester Community Access to Resources Expo (Worcester CARES) event on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the multipurpose building on 130 Flower Street. “This is a great family friendly event featuring nonprofit organizations throughout the county. All partners are essentially creating a one-stop… Read more »