(Feb. 5, 2015) Pet lovers have the opportunity to see their pets immortalized in art during “Pet Portrait Saturday” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the art center on 94th Street in Ocean City. Half the proceeds… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) At least 30 cars and three businesses were spray painted during a vandalism spree in downtown Berlin late Sunday evening. By Monday morning, several cars still parked behind shops on Pitts Street were marked with multicolored graffiti, ranging from painted door handles to vulgar images and coarse, racist language, to diagonal lines… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Day one of the budget meetings of the OPA Board of Directors went relatively smoothly, as the board got its first crack at the $10.9 million proposal during a meeting at the yacht club on Monday, Jan. 26. Talks heated up on Tuesday, as the issue of reserves ratcheted up tensions between… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The Berlin Police Department is feeling the loss of retired K-9 officer Titus, who died at the home of his handler. Born in Austria, Titus joined the department in 2003 and worked with Senior Police Officer Chris Bireley. “We cannot understate the contributions that he actually provided to us over a decade,”… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Several free educational seminars are being offered in Ocean Pines. On Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 4-5 p.m., Sharon Curtiss of Hileman Real Estate will present a “Staging Your Home for Sale” seminar at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. She will discuss how to sell… Read more »

Jan. 29, 2015) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed several issues during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, Jan. 26.   Event approvals The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved the first Worcester County Arts Council 5K Run, set for May 16. The council also approved suspension of the open container law at… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) On Jan 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offense of the Vietnam War was recognized and those who fought in this victory were honored. The TET 40 wreath made by Rosie Garlitz was placed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines to mark the anniversary. Each year since… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) When the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee began examining the fiscal year 2016 budget this month, several committee members zeroed in on information technology as something needing an upgrade. General Manager Bob Thompson briefed the group on the issue during a meeting at the country club on Jan. 12. “Our… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during the Jan. 20 meeting.   Excursion train The commissioners approved funding for the Phase II study of the excursion train proposed to connect Berlin and Snow Hill. This study will offer a detailed business plan and an economic impact analysis that includes… Read more »

(Jan. 29, 2015) Sandpiper Energy converted Berlin infrastructure from propane to natural gas in 2014 and now the company is nearing completion of similar upgrades in West Ocean City. Systems in Ocean Pines, however, remain in limbo as the company and community officials continue to struggle to reach an agreement. “The negotiations are ongoing,” Jim… Read more »