(Jan. 22, 2015) One of the most startling changes in the Ocean Pines landscape in 2015 might be the opening of the massive 20,000 square foot health care complex, Delmarva Health Pavilion. Construction began in late September, and the facility on Route 589 near Racetrack Road appears to be coming along effortlessly. That’s not to… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) Ocean City Elementary School will begin the registration process for the 2015-2016 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs this month.   Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, may be eligible for the OCES Pre-Kindergarten program. Space is limited and children from families who meet the federal income guidelines… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) Although the Worcester County Arts Council gallery closed in January for renovations, the nonprofit will reopen in February with a slate of programs for local artists and art enthusiasts. The council recently awarded $20,000 in grants during the last fiscal year to eight different groups in Worcester County and is consistently looking… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) Assateague Island National Seashore marks its 50th year this year, rising as it did in 1965 from the narrow strip of land that was rescued from development. The year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the seashore will include numerous activities and events to commemorate this milestone.   The Assateague Island Alliance,… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) Ocean Pines will offer a number of activities for families this winter. One of them, the Sports Core Pool’s dive-in movie nights, will feature a showing of “Monsters University” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. Guests can watch the movie on an inflatable screen while splashing and swimming or floating on… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) Stephen Decatur High School staff and students invite area businesses to participate in its 2015 Job Fair, to be held at the Berlin school on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to Stephen Decatur students, Snow Hill and Pocomoke students will also be in attendance. For more… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Worcester County Volunteer Services will hold its second annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank on Jan. 26-30. The focus of this food drive is to provide ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high in protein – such as tuna, salmon and chicken – and hearty… Read more »

(Jan. 22, 2015) The Women of Tomorrow Awards honor young women who have made significant and outstanding contributions to their communities.   The awards are based on community service, demonstrated leadership, commitment to and pursuit of academic and future goal achievements. The Worcester County Commission for Women seeks nominations for young women who will be… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Dozens of Ocean Pines residents braved sub-zero temperatures on Saturday to honor a 90-year-old D-Day veteran and watch a flag once flown over Normandy rise up into the crystal-blue sky over the community’s yacht club. There was music in the air, as the Maryland National Guard Honor Guard blew bright trumpet blasts,… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Ocean Pines unveiled preliminary budget figures for fiscal year 2016 during an OPA board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8. Held during a particularly icy day at the Country Club when the heat happened to be off, the sparse meeting included just five of the seven board members and a small gathering of… Read more »