(Sept. 15, 2016) In contrast to last week’s mention of Snow Hill as one of Maryland’s most peaceful towns, this week’s “Ride to Sturgis” event has the potential to knock the county seat off that list, if only for a little while. As the OC BikeFest, Delmarva Bike Week and Bikes to the Beach Fall… Read more »
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Police investigate possible double murder, suicide
(Sept. 15, 2016) The remains of both Marvin Wilmer Purnell, 78, and his daughter, Karen Purnell, 53, were found in the family home on Groton Road in Pocomoke Monday after an apparent hour-long standoff with relative Marvin Desmond Purnell, 46, that ended with his suicide. What started with a routine welfare check, initiated by a… Read more »
Doug Parks joins OPA Board after appointment vote
(Sept. 15, 2016) Doug Parks, who finished ninth in the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election last month, now has a seat on the board, following his appointment last Friday to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of board member Pat Renaud in August. Parks was nominated for the position by newly elected… Read more »
CAR hosts Berlin candidate forum
(Sept. 15, 2016) Several dozen Berlin residents “met the candidates” last Wednesday during a political forum – likely the only one of this election cycle – presented by the Coastal Association of Realtors. Moderator Joseph Wilson, from CAR, joined mayoral candidates District 2 Councilwoman Lisa Hall and incumbent Gee Williams, along with District 2 hopefuls… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Suicide Prevention Month observance Editor, September is World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to become aware of the high rates of suicide on the lower Eastern Shore, to remember those who lost their lives to what the National Institute of Mental Health calls one of the most preventable public health crises in America, and… Read more »
Schools would be impacted
Mainland residents of Worcester County should pay close attention to the tax differential discussions that will take place, again, this fall and winter between the Town of Ocean City and the Worcester County Commissioners. In essence, the differential, which Ocean City has been seeking for years, involves reducing the county property tax rate for Ocean… Read more »
OPA Briefs
(Sept. 8, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee discussed the following items during a public meeting in the administration building, Aug. 24: New chairman Committee member John Viola was named the acting chairman of the committee, pending approval by the board of directors. Previous Chairwoman Pat Supik was recently elected to serve… Read more »
New school brings Montessori method to Worcester County
(Sept. 8, 2016) Coastal Early Learning Center in Berlin held two successful open houses last week, and the Montessori school is looking forward to operating in its new base of operations, according to owner Carrie Coots. An Oklahoma native, Coots moved to the area nine years ago. She holds a degree from Oklahoma State University… Read more »
Sports Core Pool gets facelift; set to reopen Monday
(Sept. 8, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics will offer a “first glance” at the sports core indoor pool after the facility recently received a $250,000 facelift. Residents and swimming members are invited to view the improvements on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-5 p.m. The pool will officially reopen on Monday, Sept. 12. Aquatics Director Colby Phillips… Read more »
Bruder becomes ‘Queen’ with Rio Olympic coverage
(Sept. 8, 2016) Worcester Preparatory School alumna Alexandra Bruder recently returned from a three-week trip to Rio de Janeiro, where she covered the Olympics as part of a college program. The 21-year-old, who grew up in Ocean City, was covering aspects of the games for Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina, where she… Read more »