Network to target higher instances of gang-related crime as well as trafficking (Sept. 1, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan was joined by federal, state and local law enforcement leaders on Aug. 18 at the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack, to announce a new Lower Shore coalition of the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN), a coordinated criminal… Read more »
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OP Association hears from legal reps and auditing firm
(Sept. 1, 2022) The 2022 annual meeting of the Ocean Pines Association included yearly reports from Ocean Pines’ legal representation and auditing firm. On the legal front, Jeremy Tucker of Lerch, Early & Brewer said his firm has worked with the association since 2016. In looking at the association’s recent accomplishments, Tucker said, “From my… Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus set to start weekly rehearsals Sept. 8
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Pine Tones Chorus will begin its weekly rehearsals at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. The chorus welcomes potential new members to come and join the singing any Thursday in September starting on the 8th. Both ladies and gentlemen of all parts, soprano, alto, tenor… Read more »
OP Board OKs purchase of three police vehicles
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to buy three new vehicles for $158,000 that will jump-start a “take-home vehicle” program for police in the community. Police Chief Leo Ehrisman said three Chevy Tahoes became available when a police agency in Virginia ordered 50, but was only able to pay… Read more »
OP Chamber to host car show, Sat.
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual car show on Saturday, Sept. 3. The car show will be held at Veterans Memorial Park located on the corner of Cathell and Racetrack roads. Several food trucks will be there as well as Radio Ocean City for entertainment. For more… Read more »
Mumford’s Landing Boat Ramp gets major renovation
(Sept. 1, 2022) Improvements to the Mumford’s Landing Boat Ramp are earning good reviews. Public Works Manager Nobie Violante said a new gangway, bumpers and boards were put into the structure about a month ago. “We put new walkways from the top of the fixed dock to the floating dock. They used to be wood,… Read more »
Jolley gets four consecutive life sentences plus 75 years
(Sept. 1, 2022) Cody Jolley, 32, of Snow Hill, was sentenced on Aug. 25 to four consecutive life sentences plus 75 years in the Division of Corrections for his conviction on the charges of four counts of rape in the second degree, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor,… Read more »
Library features local artists’ work
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Arts Council will showcase a selection of artwork over the next two months, by two local artists on the second floor gallery of the Berlin Library branch. Martha Graham will display her watercolors and oils, and Cindy Sullivan will feature her mixed media, in the exhibit, which will be… Read more »
Local students to benefit from Back to School Bash
(Sept. 1, 2022) More than 160 backpacks, plus a large amount of school supplies, were collected during the inaugural Back to School Bash held last Saturday in Ocean Pines. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said about 150 people attended the event, which included games, water slides and moon bounces for children. The backpacks and… Read more »
Parks returns as president
Unanimous vote gives seat back to former OPA leader during board reorganization (Sept. 1, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors is beginning a new year with longtime board member Doug Parks back in the president’s seat. Parks, 67, a native of Pennsylvania who, for 30 years, worked in the information technology sector, was again… Read more »