By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 1, 2017) Live Irish music and food, happy hour drink prices and contests are all part of Ocean City’s sixth annual Finnegan’s Wake, which will be held Saturday, March 3, from 5-9 p.m. in Seacrets’ Morley Hall. The mock Irish funeral is a fundraiser for the Friends of the… Read more »
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3/1/18 Ocean Pines Association Briefs
(March 1, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a public meeting in the community center on Sunday: GM report briefs General Manager John Bailey said the association was finalizing a contract for some bulkhead repairs and would issue a request for proposals for additional work to be done… Read more »
Emergency alert signal test set for Saturday, March 3
(March 1, 2018) Saturday, March 3, Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens. A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional means… Read more »
Ocean Pines tops list of Maryland’s safest cities in ‘18
Ranked No. 1 with 1.56 violent crimes reported (Feb. 22, 2018) A newly released ranking of the safest cities in Maryland for 2018 positions Ocean Pines at the top of the list. “Our officers are closely tied to their community,” said Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey. “They take pride in serving our residents 24/7… Read more »
‘Quiet oasis’ pool in Pines gets updated set of rules
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Ocean Pines has released an updated set of rules for its pools that includes separate regulations for the Oasis pool, next to the yacht club. The Oasis, according to the new rules, “is intended as a quiet ‘oasis’ pool.” Rules exclusive to that pool include, “No throwing… Read more »
Co. Commissioners oppose USDA exit from Ocean Pines
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) With the deadline to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its review of the Ocean Pines area for eligibility in its rural development program approaching rapidly, the Worcester County Commissioners approved sending a letter supporting the program. The USDA offers no money down, 100… Read more »
Foultz overwhelmed by reception at capital
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Ocean Pines resident and Star Charities founder Anna Foultz said she was shocked during a recent trip to the Maryland State House in Annapolis, where she received three standing ovations. “Sen. [Jim] Mathias called me and said he was just going to introduce me. He didn’t say… Read more »
Brews Up, Starr’s of Beauty open; Helgeson moves again
Gifts and Interiors coming soon; decision also looms on former PNC Bank bldg. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Several Snow Hill businesses are playing musical chairs, while some others are opening for the first time. Snow Hill Economic Development Coordinator Michael Day said Jack Helgeson would move his business from Pearl Street to… Read more »
Lockfaw seeking third term as Wor. Co. Commissioner
Afterschool programs and community center goals By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Two-term incumbent County Commissioner for District 1, encompassing Pocomoke City and the surrounding area, Merrill Lockfaw has filed seeking his third term in office. Lockfaw lists four points as his official platform. First, he wants to promote the economic development of… Read more »
STEM summer programs in Worcester
(Feb. 22, 2018) Worcester County Economic Development is now accepting applications for the 2018 STEM summer enrichment programs. These programs provide opportunities for Worcester County students ages 12-24 to explore local career paths. The application process is competitive, and applications are available online at www.chooseworcester.org/STEM. The deadline for NASA internships is March 1, with applicants to… Read more »