As members of the Ocean Pines Association begin to receive their ballots for this year’s board of directors election, the two questions they will have to answer for themselves is whether the current board has been doing a good job and, if it has, can it be made even better by replacing the two incumbents… Read more »
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Case of former Stephen Decatur music teacher accused of inappropriate sexual relationship takes turn
A plea agreement that would have ended the case of a former Stephen Decatur High School music teacher who admitted 33 years ago to having a sexual relationship with one of his students came to a different end last week.
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.
Ocean Pines Election Committee gets new leader in 6-1 vote
The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 last week to appoint Steve Ransdell as the new chair of the Elections Committee amid the current position-holder Tom Piatti’s departure from the community.
Robert Scott Miller Jr. (Scott)
Robert Scott Miller Jr. (Scott) Ocean City Robert Scott Miller Jr. (Scott) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, due to long-time health complications. He was the loving son of Robert S. Miller Sr. (pre-deceased) and Virginia (Ginny) Weimer; devoted fiancé of Mary Stalnaker; loyal brother to Diane Baxter (Tom) and Glenn Miller (Ginger); loving… Read more »
Ocean Pines candidates discuss issues ahead of election
Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates Sherrie Clifford, Jeff Heavner, Rick Farr, Amy Peck and Jerry Murphy made cases for election to voters at a public forum last week.
Berlin Planning Commission views concept plan for Bay Street development
The Berlin Planning Commission heard the concept plan for the development of a new residential community between Tripoli and Bay streets at a meeting last week.
Ocean Pines police stepping up radar enforcement
Ocean Pines Police Chief Tim Robinson said he has received a number of phone calls, emails, and social media messages about speeding in the community, prompting increased enforcement efforts.
Berlin Intermediate students hear stories of sacrifice during veterans memorial trip
Berlin Intermediate School fifth graders took a trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines last week to hear stories of the American sacrifice for freedom.
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.