(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Humane Society is currently seeking volunteers to serve in a variety of roles to help the cats and dogs at the no-kill shelter. Volunteer opportunities include adoption events and fundraising, in-shelter volunteers, fostering shelter cats and dogs, and helping to take care of cats being housed at Petco in West… Read more »
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Tee Off for Youth Golf event slated for Oct. 6 at OCGC
(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is partnering once again with the American Legion Riders to host the Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament and fundraiser Friday, Oct. 6, at the Ocean City Golf Club. This tournament benefits the youth of Worcester County with proceeds going toward Worcester County Department of Recreation &… Read more »
Commissioner Bertino will hold town meeting, Saturday
(Sept. 28, 2017) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines library. He will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district. Commissioner Bertino’s guests include Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor and Board of Education member Elena McComas. Since assuming… Read more »
Ocean Pines Fall Flea Market to take place this Saturday
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Ocean Pines semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bargain shoppers are encouraged to hunt for deals at the flea market at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles, delectable food and… Read more »
Ocean Pines Players to travel back in time with 1940’s hits
(Sept. 28, 2017) Nearly everyone has at least one favorite song from the 1940’s – “Stormy Weather,” “All of Me,” “Blue Moon,” – so come take a Sentimental Journey with the Ocean Pines Players at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City and hear 30 hits from what many critics call the best decade of… Read more »
Shore United Bank donates to AGH
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future received a donation of $5,000 from Shore United Bank toward upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. Shore United Bank and its community of companies has a rich history dating back to 1850. The bank is committed… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
High expectations for Pines Board Editor, With the recent resignation of Brett Hill and the appointment of Ted Moroney as his replacement, the lot owners of Ocean Pines can, and should, look forward to a year of progress under a new board majority and leadership. From a personal standpoint, I would like to thank Doug… Read more »
Bravo on Berlin accord
It was hard not to be moved on Monday night in Berlin, when 40 minutes of vigorous debate ended in a compromise and those in attendance broke out into spontaneous applause over the outcome. It’s the kind of thing you dream about seeing in Washington, but only really happens in Frank Capra films. A… Read more »
FiberFest! returns to Snow Hill this Saturday
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill is inviting the community to attend its traditional arts celebration, FiberFest!, this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Museum Executive Director Dr. Cindy Byrd said the event has several new wrinkles added to expand its appeal. “We’ve tried to focus a little more on our… Read more »
Pocomoke Briefs
(Sept. 28, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at City Hall last Monday. Street sweeper The council approved the purchase of a refurbished 2008 Elgin Pelican street sweeper for about $46,000, to be largely financed by a UDSA grant. City Manager Bobby Cowger said Pocomoke had two street… Read more »