(Nov. 13, 2014) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced October revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. October’s… Read more »

 (Nov. 13, 2014) After weeks of delays, the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network at Salisbury University has released its study on how imposing major restrictions on fertilizers containing phosphorus would affect Maryland farmers financially. The cost is big, ranging from $22 million to $51.6 million, depending on which of three proposed scenarios the study… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) Weather was said to have been a factor in the fatal car crash last Thursday at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 that claimed the life of 66-year-old Ocean Pines resident Donna Kipps Clarke. Police said Clarke was traveling westbound on Route 346 in a 2008 Volvo C70 at approximately… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department welcomes  back Valarie Mann as the meditation instructor. A class will be held in the Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The cost of the class is $20, and pre-registration is required. Mann will discuss the benefits and history of meditation,… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) Second Friday returns to Berlin on Nov. 14 from 5-8 p.m., with downtown shops featuring art exhibits, sales, live entertainment and extended hours. The Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea is the November outreach organization for the Church Mouse on 101 North Main Street. All proceeds will be donated to the… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) Once again, the Ocean Pines Recreation Department is partnering with Home Instead Senior Care to “Be a Santa to a Senior.” The purpose of the Home Instead Senior Care community service program is to positively impact the community by providing holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors who are least likely to… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) Hop on the bus for several trips planned by the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department this fall. Destinations include Wallops Island, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Head to New York for a tour of the city and the 9/11 Memorial Museum on Nov. 22. Tour the museum, which opened in… Read more »

(Nov. 13, 2014) CrossFit Ocean City will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving Day Dash benefiting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The event is a 2.4-mile run/walk around the pond in Ocean Pines, starting at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. The course is three laps with optional obstacle stations. The dash will take… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) It was a tough day for Democrats across the country, while Worcester County showed an even greater preference for Republicans in almost all offices. Larry Hogan grabbed most of the headlines on election evening, Tuesday, Nov. 4, upsetting Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown by more than 75,000 votes statewide. Hogan won 51.47 percent… Read more »

(Nov. 6, 2014) It took a special session and two directors swapping votes Monday, as the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a $252,000 bid to rebuild the White Horse Park boat ramp. The OPA originally balked at approving the lone proposal, which was by Chincoteague-based Fisher Marine Construction Inc., during a regular meeting… Read more »