(Feb. 4, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association has less than 25 percent of the reserve funds it should in order to maintain all of its current facilities. That’s according to Virginia-based firm Design Management Associates Inc., which last week delivered a first draft of a study of Ocean Pines’ replacement reserves. The study was given… Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) Tickets for the sixth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast sold out more than a month ago. Those interested in attending the Feb. 28 event, however, can still enter a raffle to win tickets. Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce Vice President Lee Chisholm has helped organize the event each year. According to Chisholm,… Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, Assateague Island is celebrating “A Century of Memories.” Assateague has long been a part of people’s lives, from basic survival and livelihoods to communities and recreational enjoyment. The public is invited to share memories on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Assateague Island National Seashore… Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) The 10th annual High School Art Competition and Exhibit, presented by the Berlin/Ocean City Optimists Club, will be on display in Berlin throughout February. The Worcester County Arts Council gallery, on 6 Jefferson Street, will host the exhibition, which includes works created by students from the four high schools in the county…. Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club has announced a change to its policy for golfers who prefer to walk while playing their rounds.   Golfers with memberships at the public course will now be allowed to walk Monday through Thursday, anytime. This is a change to the previous policy, which prohibited walking… Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) Ocean City Elementary School will begin the registration process for the 2016-2017 Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs in February.   Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016 may be eligible for the OCES Pre-kindergarten program. Space is limited and children from families who meet the federal income… Read more »

(Feb. 4, 2016) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is hosting a free seminar on septic systems Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Bishopville Fire House beginning at 7 p.m. Although the subject may not appear appealing, those relying on septic systems will be provided with information including topics from why a properly functioning septic system… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) While last week’s nor’easter pounded northern areas of the state, including dropping more than 30 inches of snow in parts of Baltimore, inland Worcester County was largely spared. Still, Berlin Public Works Director Jane Kreiter said the weekend was an eventful one, with workers putting in close to 200 hours to combat… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) The first section of a planned five-panel public mural took shape this week, as dozens of children at Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin worked with muralist John Donato for several days. The effort started last Thursday in Melissa Reid’s art classroom, but progress was pushed back by the winter storms. When finished,… Read more »

(Jan. 28, 2016) Dozens of homeowners filled the Assateague Room inside the Ocean Pines Community Center to near capacity last Thursday evening, as golf management company Landscapes Unlimited hosted a town hall. The meeting was ordered by a 5-2 vote in November by the board of directors to help provide transparency and to calm fears… Read more »