By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) In an Aug. 2 court filing, Ocean Pines Association Director Colette Horn denied allegations in the lawsuit brought by former interim General Manager Brett Hill that the rejection of his application for the 2018 board of directors election violated association bylaws. Hill filed suit in Worcester County Circuit… Read more »
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Suspects being sought in fatal hit and run on Whaleyville Rd.
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) Police had no new information as of Tuesday on the fatal hit and run last Friday night that claimed the life of 75-year-old Sharon Bonewell of Bourbonnais, Illinois. What is known is that two unidentified people fled the scene after the crash. According to the Maryland State Police,… Read more »
Library branch gets grand opening
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) Just about a month after its July 10 soft opening, the new $6.25 million Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library on Harrison Avenue had its official grand opening ceremony Tuesday. With the threat of rain looming, a crowd of close to 100 people moved indoors to an… Read more »
Inaugural Soundwave Festival dubbed success
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) Organizer Brad Hoffman said he was pleased with attendance during the inaugural Soundwave Music and Arts Festival, held over three days last weekend at the Mid Atlantic Youth and Sportsplex (MAYS) in Pittsville. He estimated the festival of rock, blues and jazz acts including G-13, Blue Miracle, Joey… Read more »
Votes counted Friday, annual meeting on Saturday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) Results of the 2018 Ocean Pines Board of Directors Election are scheduled to be announced Friday, immediately after ballots are counted, and those results will be validated during the annual membership meeting Saturday morning. Ballot counting will start at 9 a.m. in the Marlin Room of the community… Read more »
Berlin Little League 2-1 in regional tourney
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 9, 2018) The Berlin Little League All-Stars stayed alive on Tuesday, slugging out an 18-7 win over Mamie Johnson Little League of Washington, D.C. in the 12-year-old division of the Little League Mid-Atlantic Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut. The tournament is the last stop before heading to the 2018 Little League… Read more »
Hill, Moroney have different recollection on bulkheads
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 2, 2018) Former Ocean Pines Director and interim General Manager Brett Hill took credit on Friday for attempting to move the bulkhead staging area away from the association swim and racquet club, although Director Ted Moroney in an email exchange said that was not the whole story. Hill, speaking during… Read more »
Vote mandates town hall meetings
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 2, 2018) Based on a recommendation from the Ocean Pines Communications Committee, the association board of directors voted 5-0 on Friday to require three town hall meetings per year. Director Colette Horn, in introducing the motion, said the members consistently appeals for improved communication and more interaction with the board…. Read more »
Financial software decision delayed
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 2, 2018) The Ocean Pines Board is likely to put off the purchase of new financial software until after the Aug. 11 election, based on an extensive discussion last Friday. The delay of several months in making a decision has apparently affected the association’s bottom line. Treasurer John Viola said… Read more »
Protestors flock to Pines meeting
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Aug. 2, 2018) Some Ocean Pines residents continued to express outrage last week over the recent removal of several hundred resident Canada geese, while others applauded the decision. Outside a regular board meeting Friday morning about half a dozen women held up signs reading “SECRET Slaughter,” “SHAME ON YOU” and “A… Read more »