(July 13, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association recently made progress toward renovation to the second floor of the Ocean Pines Golf Club. The second level will significantly improve the building’s accessibility, upgrade its amenities and bring a number of other improvements to the building, which dates back to the early 1970s. “We’re hoping to hit… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The owners of Fontaine’s Barber Shop in Pocomoke City are feeling optimistic that property renovations begun in February 2016 may finally come to fruition.   Charles Fontaine Sr., who has operated scissors and clippers in Pocomoke since 1968, appeared at a City Council meeting last month to ask for help after general… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) H.T. Harrison & Sons Inc. took home the trophy at the 2017 Berlin Bathtub Races Friday night by besting Costa Ventosa Winery and Brewery by roughly the length of a rubber ducky during the final race. “It feels great! We’re going to Disney World,” Racer Travis Harrison, 22, said afterward. Harrison pushed… Read more »

Dean’s List Cassidy Larwood, of Ocean Pines, has earned a spot on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years in the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, at the University of Central Florida. She is majoring in biomedical studies. She will begin her senior year this fall. Larwood is a 2014 graduate of… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society is currently selling raffle tickets for six cash prizes (first – $2,000, second – $1,000 and third through sixth – $500 each). Drawing for the raffle will be held Nov. 11. Winner need not be present. Tickets cost $5 each or get five tickets for $20 with… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) Star Charities’ 15th annual Country Western Night in the Casino at Ocean Downs’ clubhouse restaurant will take place on Thursday, July 13, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The event will raise money for veterans and wounded soldiers while allowing donors to enjoy food, music and live horse racing.    “I’ve been organizing it… Read more »

(July 13, 2017) The All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis will perform in front of the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin as part of the monthly 2nd Friday art stroll this week. Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said the group is in the middle of a weeklong tour of the Eastern Shore, dubbed “Sand,… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Fourth of July was earlier this week, but for some Worcester County women with ancestors that fought in the Revolutionary War, patriotism is not a one-day celebration. “I love this county and the freedoms we enjoy. The Fourth of July is a celebration of that, and honoring those that fought for our… Read more »

(July 6, 2017) Addressing a number of rumors and speculation about video and possible audio surveillance of Ocean Pines employees in areas ranging from the administration building to Mumford’s Landing and the beach club, Director Slobodan Trendic sent an email to the other board members on June 27 requesting discussion on a video surveillance policy…. Read more »

(July 6, 2017) The Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Canoe Joust provides a new, and slightly wetter, spin on a favored sport from the Middle Ages. This Saturday in Sturgis Park teams consisting of a pair of paddlers, along with the prerequisite jouster, will compete with foam-tipped sticks to see who can force their… Read more »