(May 4, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society is seeking animal lovers to join the organization in making a difference in the community. During the start of every year, the shelter launches its membership drive and the funds raised enable the shelter to continue serving animals in the community.  Membership donations directly benefit all of… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) In response to a request from the Worcester County Commissioners, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) exempted residents in the Greater Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) from paying the $5 monthly charge into the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). Commonly referred to as the Flush Fee, the BRF is a… Read more »

Promotion Courtney Gum-Layton, LGSW, has been promoted to Medical Social Services resource coordinator and will supervise the staff of social workers at the nonprofit agency. On Coastal Hospice care teams, social workers provide emotional and social support to patients and those caring for them – in patient homes and at Coastal Hospice at the Lake…. Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Walmart is looking for Maryland entrepreneurs to pitch their made-in-the-USA products to the company’s buyers during a daylong event at Walmart’s global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, on June 28. Registration has begun at walmart-jump.com; the deadline is May 18. “We are excited to once again invite businesses from all 50 states to… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Ocean Pines Golf Club will host its annual President’s Cup tournament on Saturday, May 13 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event is open to all men who are members of the Ocean Pines Association or the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association. The tournament format will be individual stroke play. Players… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Lower Shore Land Trust will celebrate its 10th annual Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival at a new Snow Hill location – 100 River Street. The expanded two-day event will begin Friday, May 5 and continue through Saturday, May 6. Festivities will kick off on Friday with a “Cinco de Mayo” party… Read more »

 (May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Public Works yard will be open to residents May 1-27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.   Only loose yard debris (leaves, limbs, etc.) will be accepted. Items may also be placed in paper bags. Plastic bags will… Read more »

 (May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Search Committee is looking for residents to run in this year’s board election. The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) is governed by a seven-member board of directors elected by property owners who make up membership in the homeowners association. This year, two positions are up for election. The board of… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly installed14,600-square-foot Manklin Meadows Park replacement playground, along Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, on Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. The park was closed to the public in November 2016 after its deteriorating condition led to safety concerns. Restricted… Read more »

(May 4, 2017) Two Worcester County residents, Kayla Warner and Robert DeHart, both received kidney transplants and are taking part in the Salisbury Kidney Walk at Winterplace Park on Sunday. Warner’s brother, Christopher, 14, has kidney disease and will also be on hand during the event, which is hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of… Read more »