(March 3, 2016) The Worcester County Humane Society is collecting empty beverage cans to recycle and turn into cash for the shelter animals, all while helping the environment. Over the past few years, the shelter has been recycling cans through Salisbury Scrap Metal to earn extra money for the ongoing high costs of caring for… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center.  The meeting is open to the public. Thompson will use the meeting as an opportunity to address comments and questions posed by Ocean Pines residents and… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Fundraising for Berlin’s Independence Day fireworks celebration on July 3 has begun, and the town is looking for a few good sponsors. The display will be based at Berlin Falls, on Old Ocean City Boulevard, and should be viewable in the surrounding and downtown area. “The more money we raise, the longer… Read more »

(March. 3, 2016) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold the sixth annual Chamber Business Expo on Thursday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. All Worcester County business people (employers and employees) are invited to attend and display their services or goods. Last year, more than 30 exhibitors displayed… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) The fundamental aspects of the first draft of a reserve study, created for Ocean Pines by Design Management Associates Inc., have been public for more than a month, following discussions by several directors during public meetings. In the draft, the firm suggested Ocean Pines’ reserves are more than $10 million below recommended… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) The prospect of building bathrooms at White Horse Park became an unlikely prospect last Thursday, as the matter ignited debate during a public meeting in Ocean Pines. During the general manager’s report, early into the morning meeting at the community center, Bob Thompson said he received four bids, and recommended the lowest… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Police in Ocean Pines are investigating a series of thefts from unlocked automobiles last month and are cautioning residents to secure their vehicles and remove any items of value. Vicki Magin, who has lived in Ocean Pines for eight years, said she awoke on a recent Sunday morning to discover her ride… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Royal Farms bought the property, but the former Harley-Davidson store just north of Berlin won’t be a new Royal Farms store. That’s according the Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart, who confirmed the sale of the building and 12.7-acre parcel at the corner of Route 50 and Seahawk Road for $3 million to… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) Two documents drafted by Ocean Pines’ Budget and Finance Committee received first readings during a board of directors meeting last Thursday, although at least one director challenged by the wisdom and craftsmanship of both. Resolution F-01 would adjust the association’s investment strategy, while C-03 addresses the function of the committee. Tom Terry,… Read more »

(March 3, 2016) With three seats up for grabs during this year’s OPA Board election in August, the field is likely to be crowded with candidates. Larry Perrone, 61, was the first to declare his candidacy and plans to file for office this week. A Pennsylvania native, Perrone served for two years as an air… Read more »