Voters, do your jobs and make it count Worcester County voters, in this end of the county at least, have the option of casting their ballots now instead of waiting until election day on Nov. 5. Whether they take advantage of this opportunity, of course, depends on their willingness to travel from home or work… Read more »
News
Planning continues for club’s 13th Holiday Craft Fair in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines-based Pine’eer Craft Club is set to host its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair next month. On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will welcome shoppers at the Ocean Pines Community Center to browse hand-made items by local artisans and crafters, many created… Read more »
Ocean Pines looks into night by pool for grownups; ‘Sunset and Cocktails’ would appeal to adults, not kids
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is seeking legal advice on whether to approve or deny the Aquatics Advisory Committee’s proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” event which would cater to adults. The gathering, which would be held at the Yacht Club pool, would gear its entertainment towards adults, including the retiree, single, and… Read more »
Worcester’s literacy coordinator recognized
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A Worcester County Public Schools literacy coordinator was honored earlier this year for effectively implementing reading and language arts instruction. Cassidy Hamborsky, a coordinator of instruction with WCPS, was named a recipient of the Wilson Language Training’s 2024 Mary Ann Bonneau Administrator Award at Wilson’s National Conference in Boston last… Read more »
Bingo event hopes to repeat spring success; OP’s Community Center to host OPVFD fundraiser on Nov. 8 with food truck
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will host yet another fundraising event next month. On Friday, Nov. 8, the OPVFD welcomes residents to the Ocean Pines Community Center at White Horse Park for a bingo night. The event will feature cash prizes, 50/50 raffles, and pull tabs. Grateful Grub Food… Read more »
OP’s Halloween festival planned for Oct. 26; White Horse Park to host free event featuring games, haunted house, contests
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will welcome residents for an afternoon of autumnal, spooky fun. On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the OPA Recreation and Parks group is hosting a free Halloween/Fall Festival at White Horse Park. The event will feature costume competitions, face… Read more »
Voters ask, what’s Question 1? Statewide ballot question aims to amend constitution to guarantee abortion rights
By Brian Shane Staff Writer Beginning when early voting opens Oct. 24, Maryland voters will decide this Election Day whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution. If approved, the ballot referendum would establish reproductive freedom as a “fundamental right,” including a mother’s right to prevent, continue, or end a pregnancy. “The state many… Read more »
Deputies honored for saving child’s life at campground over summer
By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Oct. 18, 2024) When the 911 call came in for an unresponsive child at Frontier Town, it only took two minutes for sheriff’s deputies Noah King and Chris Parr to both respond from nearby road duty. They found an 8-year-old girl unresponsive in her car seat, not breathing, and with… Read more »
West OC dispensary will relocate to former Rite Aid on Route 50
Brian Shane Staff Writer West Ocean City could end up with the state’s largest cannabis dispensary, in terms of square footage, after Hi Tide completes a move into a former retail pharmacy space along Route 50 by early 2025. However, the amount of parking required by law at any Worcester County cannabis dispensary is now… Read more »
Protected land’s rezoning request approved by county; Part of 80-acre property can now be subdivided into ‘farm-ette’ lots as desired
Brian Shane Staff Writer A local couple will be able build on their land after having successfully petitioned county leaders to rezone a portion of protected acreage. The move will allow property owners Chris and Shelley Mason to set aside 18.54 acres of their 80.95-acre property off Purnell Crossing Road as agricultural. The remaining 62.41… Read more »