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Viola to discuss new racquet center next board meeting

Ocean Pines Racquet Center

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 15, 2023) A new building is on the horizon for the Racquet Center, following a May vote by the Racquet Sports Advisory Committee to recommend to the board a two-story building with balconies overlooking the courts. During a meeting on Thursday, committee members discussed with Director Colette Horn what… Read more »

Bathtub races pack bale-lined Main St.

Bathtub Race Winners

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Camp Coast team emerges undefeated in competition for downtown racing glory (June 15, 2023) Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the 33rd Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday, and were treated to a series of flawless runs by this year’s championship team, Camp Coast. The festivities began with the… Read more »

Police chief resigns months after investigation of burglary

Chief-Leo-Ehrisman

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola released a statement Wednesday announcing the retirement of Police Chief Leo Ehrisman who was placed on administrative leave in January. “Chief Leo Ehrisman gave notice of his retirement today,” the statement said. “We thank him for his years of service to… Read more »

OPA candidates draw cards to determine order on ballot

John Learner

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Three out of four Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates gathered around the table last Friday to determine who would be first on the ballot and first to answer questions at the upcoming candidate forum. Elaine Brady, Jeff Heavner and John Latham drew from playing cards. Jerry… Read more »

OPA residents will get chance to ask questions at forum

committee

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Ocean Pines residents will have ample opportunity to be informed about the candidates and elections procedures during this season’s board of directors election. Ballots will be mailed out the week of Jul y 11 and should be returned by Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. to be counted… Read more »

Berlin celebrates first Pride Day with flags, proclamation

Caleb Hunter and Jack Orris

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) A little bit of rain did not dampen the spirits of the participants at the first Pride Day celebration in the town of Berlin last Thursday. “I think this is a big step for Berlin. It means a lot for this community. It signifies more than anything… Read more »

Berlin gets more eyes on town with help from grant

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer June 1, 2023) With a $76,300 Community Safety Works Business District Grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the Town of Berlin will be keeping a closer eye on things. The grant provided funding to purchase 10 security cameras as well as modular vehicle barriers that will… Read more »

Kindness award for local couple who runs shelter

Trisha and Jason Long

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 1, 2023) Sometimes kindness can be its own reward, and other times kindness is rewarded. In the latter case, the Ocean Pines foundation Matt’s Kindness Ripples On takes care of that. And on June 1, the Kindness Award will go to Trisha and Jason Long, of West Ocean City… Read more »

Board agrees to election plan

elections

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Contractor would eliminate need for software, add-ons and provide total coverage (June 1, 2023) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors agreed on May 20 to let Election Trust, a company in Washington State, handle the annual election this summer, as a board majority embraced the recommendation of the Election Committee…. Read more »