By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) The improved financial situation of the Ocean Pines Association continued through September, with overall positive budget numbers for the month, Ocean Pines Director of Finance Steve Phillips reported to the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee last Wednesday. Net operating costs for September, budgeted at more than $630,000,… Read more »
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Foultz room dedication leaves nary a dry eye
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 31, 2019) Gone, but not forgotten, community volunteer Anna Foultz was lauded by family and friends for her decades of community service and charitable pursuits during a room rededication ceremony at the Ocean Pines community center on Thursday. Known as the world’s oldest serving Girl Scout, Foultz was an… Read more »
Body of man found in ditch on Old OC Blvd.
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2019) A 41-year-old man was found dead this past Friday afternoon on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin, the Berlin Police Department said Tuesday. Jonathan Michael Driessen, of Berlin, was found in a ditch on Oct. 25 behind Rite Aid on 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., according to police…. Read more »
Wor. seniors settle into roles as student representatives
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Three Worcester County high school seniors are getting a look at the inner workings of the board of education during their terms as student representatives. “It’s nice to be able to represent, and be a voice for our school, and see where it actually count[s],” said Max Ewancio,… Read more »
Berlin’s 2020 calendar of events approved
Wells also gets nod from Town Council for alcohol permits at several outings By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Berlin’s 2020 social calendar is booked solid, following the Town Council’s approval last Tuesday of multiple events. In presenting the list to the council, Ivy Wells, Berlin community and economic development also requested permission to… Read more »
WHP residents claim harassment, assault
By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Claims of verbal harassment and physical assault involving the seasonal and full-time residents of White Horse Park have only added to the drama of year-round occupants seeking permission to continue living in the seasonal community. The case of five full-time residents will go to the Board of Zoning… Read more »
Block party OK’d for Burley Street residents by town
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Burley Street residents got the nod from Berlin’s Town Council to hold a block party this weekend. Burley Street resident Alyssa Maloof addressed town officials during a meeting last Tuesday to request permission to shut down the road for the event. The block party is scheduled to take… Read more »
OP Town Hall meeting Saturday in Assateague Room
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Ocean Pines residents at home and traveling can pose questions to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during a town hall meeting Saturday in the Assateague Room of the community center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Communications Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Cropper Rines, who returns to oversee the proceedings after hosting… Read more »
Showell Park concession/bathroom project pending
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Worcester County officials are looking to boost the popularity and marketability of Showell Park on Racetrack Road with a permanent concession facility and handicapped-accessible bathrooms, per the Americans With Disabilities Act. Director of Recreation and Parks Tom Perlozzo said the upcoming project was facilitated through a Maryland… Read more »
Bat roost workshop blossoms from Bay Day
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2019) Based on the buzz generated by a bat box-building station at the second annual Bay Day in Ocean Pines last month, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is sponsoring its first “Bat Box Bash” next Tuesday in the White Horse Park Pavilion from 5-7 p.m. Chandler Joiner, who… Read more »