(Aug. 20, 2015) Alleged bank robber Jeff V. Hare, 53, of Ocean Pines, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Baltimore this week on charges stemming from the March 13 hold-up of the BB&T branch on Racetrack road. Hare, who was tracked to his home by police in a matter of hours after the… Read more »
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Annual OP Chamber Car Show results
(Aug. 20, 2015) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Ocean Pines Car Show & Parade Aug. 16. The parade through the Pines was led by the Ocean Pines Police Department, with the Neighborhood Watch volunteers helping to organize the participants and direct traffic. The Kiwanis Club of OC/OP provided food, and… Read more »
Free retirement planning seminar in Pines, Aug. 26
(Aug. 20, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host a free retirement planning seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Join State Farm agent Greg Reddell for a presentation of “Retirement: Making Your Money Last” at one of the two scheduled sessions. … Read more »
Artist deadline for 2015 Paint Berlin, Aug. 31
(Aug. 20, 2015) The deadline to register for Paint Berlin, sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council, is almost here. Artists must sign up by Aug. 31 to participate in the sixth annual event, which will run Sept. 17-19. WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said 35 people took part in last year’s event. “We’re really,… Read more »
OP residents still searching for lost German shepherd
(Aug. 20, 2015) Residents in Ocean Pines were still trying to reunite Rizzo, a German shepherd who escaped from a leash more than a week ago, with her owners as of Wednesday. The former rescue dog, which was described as “skittish,” weighs approximately 60 pounds and belongs to Reading, Pa. residents Adam and Victoria Wawrzyniak…. Read more »
Herrick, Jacobs elected to OPA board
(Aug. 13, 2015) While Ocean Pines leadership provided an update on projects affecting the short and long-term safety and financial stability of the community, most of the 112 property owners who attended the annual meeting on Saturday came for the election results, as Tom Herrick and Cheryl Jacobs were elected to three-year terms on the… Read more »
Tyson plant passes environmental test, moves to feasibility
(Aug. 13, 2015) For more than a year Berlin and its citizens have dreamed of turning the former Tyson’s Chicken plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard into something of a town centerpiece as a multi-use, indoor/outdoor recreation hub. Those plans continued to move forward this week, as the Berlin council voted unanimously to pay planning… Read more »
McManus, Lampieri to display work in Pines
(Aug. 13, 2015) Two artists will display their work at the Ocean Pines library this month. The Artist Spotlight Exhibit features photographer John McManus. His pieces are in the two computer rooms to the right of the common areas of the library. McManus has been photographing the rivers, bays harbors and wildlife of Pennsylvania and… Read more »
New purchasing policy brings Berlin up to date with county
(Aug. 13, 2015) Berlin updated its decades-old purchasing policy on Monday, as the council voted to adopt a resolution that will, among other things, provide new rules on purchases of less than $10,000 made by employees. Under the new resolution, purchase orders will be issued prior to any purchase unless it falls under administrative payroll… Read more »
Ocean Pines 4th annual Kite Day at Memorial Park, Sat.
(Aug. 13, 2015) The public is invited to enjoy an assortment of free activities including kite-making and displays during the fourth annual Ocean Pines Kite Day on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. Children and adults will be able to build kites and then test… Read more »