By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 29, 2018) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education was presented a report highlighting two programs boosting literacy and health during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 19. Coordinator of Instruction Dee Shorts and Literacy Coach Georgia Wierengo discussed the 100 Book Challenge Program, which promotes higher literacy proficiency… Read more »
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Board candidate Greg Turner focused on accountability
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Greg Turner, 59, is one of several new faces running for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this year. Originally from Greenbelt, in Prince George’s County, Turner has lived full time in Ocean Pines since 1978. “What brought me to the area was being three miles from… Read more »
John Viola named new Ocean Pines treasurer
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) The Ocean Pines Board on Saturday unanimously appointed former Finance Director John Viola as association treasurer, to replace departed Director Pat Supik. Viola is the chairman of the budget and finance committee and briefly served as the finance director before stepping down last September. The directors were not… Read more »
First and only OPA candidate forum tonight
By Josh Davis, Assistant Editor (June 28, 2018) “This rollercoaster ride is over the top and starting the first drop,” Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger said on Monday. “We’re picking up speed as we go.” The committee will host the first – and only – candidate forum on Wednesday. Six candidates are expected to… Read more »
Crisafulli and Heiser big winners in primary
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) It came down to reports from the very last of Worcester’s 20 election districts to confirm the results of the state primary this week, and the election ended with county voters choosing to replace the top prosecutor and sheriff. Challengers Matt Crisafulli for sheriff and Kris Heiser for… Read more »
Golfers get say in OP golf and country club renovation plans
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Members of the Ocean Pines golf community weighed in on the planned renovations of the second floor of the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club at a special board of directors meeting last Thursday. Apparently, it was the first time golfers have had a say in the project,… Read more »
New Berlin Gateway? Hotel, gas station, shops, planned
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday gave mixed reviews to proposed developments for an 18.65-acre parcel of land on the corner of routes 50 and 346. Ernie Gerardi, the property owner, said he views it as gateway into town necessary for growth, while some on the commission saw… Read more »
Four in hunt for 38C MD Delegate
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (June 21, 2018) Republican voters in Maryland’s House of Delegates District 38C primary election on June 26 will select their next representative from among four candidates, as no Democratic candidate is registered for a primary election challenge in November. Independent and third-party candidates have until July 2 to register. On the… Read more »
Pines special meeting set for Friday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) If all goes as planned, Ocean Pines General Manager John Bailey will host a special meeting at the community golf and country club on Friday to finalize renovations plans for the facility’s second floor. Those plans date back to 2016, when the Ocean Pines Board approved about $840,000… Read more »
Bernal’s tactical approach to Sheriff’s Office
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 21, 2018) Scott Bernal, a Marine, former Secret Service agent and retired OCPD detective, thinks that if Worcester County residents are seeking a sheriff based on his tactical ability, then he is the clear choice. “I have the determination of a young Marine — I’m ready to go. I don’t… Read more »