By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines Association officials updated the community on maintenance efforts and ongoing initiatives at the Saturday, Oct. 26, Board of Directors meeting. According to OPA General Manager John Viola, per requests, the bocce ball courts at the Yacht Club were recarpeted, and lights were added. The work was completed in-house… Read more »
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Committee pleased with election revisions; Vendor reports 28% of Pines property owners chose to vote electronically
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association recently reviewed this year’s Board of Directors election process. In August, OPA homeowners voted to fill the two seats on the community’s governing group that were up for grabs. Then-President Rick Farr, who now acts as vice president, and Director Jeff Heavner, both incumbents, were reelected… Read more »
Civil lawsuit filed against Berlin daycare after child abuse arrests
A parent of an immuno-compromised infant has filed a lawsuit against convicted child abuser Heather Ward and her former employer, the Berlin Activities Depot, over alleged mistreatment of her child.
Ocean Pines awards bulkhead work to Virginia company
Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola and the Board of Directors approved spending for bulkhead replacement, two new police department vehicles and the historic task group during the board’s last meeting on June 15.
Berlin waives fees for weather station
The Berlin Mayor and Council have unanimously voted to waive $290 building and fence permit fees for site work and installation of a weather station near Stephen Decatur Middle School.
Letter to the Editor
Bare minimum does not work in schools Editor, I am a teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School. I currently live in Berlin, but I am not originally from this area. I moved here after college to live and teach in Worcester County because of the school system’s prestigious reputation. Being new to the area, I… Read more »
Berlin man gets jail time for child porn distribution
A Berlin man will serve at least one year in jail for distributing child pornography. According to a news release, on April 4, Pasco L. Allen, Jr., 75, was convicted of distribution of child pornography and sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Brian D. Shockley to five years of incarceration with all but one year suspended…. Read more »
Bids received to address Ocean Pines South Gate Pond erosion
The Ocean Pines Association is one step closer to combatting erosion around the South Gate Pond after receiving two bids for the design of the restoration project.
Application process for Ocean Pines executive committees detailed
The application process to become an Ocean Pines advisory committee member and updates on the existing committees’ work were discussed at the latest executive council meeting on March 28.
Expanded primary care, new technologies highlighted at Atlantic General Hospital
Access to more primary care options, the addition of new, innovative technology and workforce recruitment efforts highlighted a Q&A held recently with Atlantic General Hospital and Health Systems President Don Owrey.