(Feb. 4, 2016) For four decades, the name “Jocko” meant one thing in the greater Berlin area: it was time to dance. Born in 1933, Francis “Jocko” Graye grew up during segregation, in a time when the color of your skin dictated what schools, business and shops you could go into. Until the 1960s, even… Read more »
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Pines Farmers Market to hold seasonal raffles
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will be offering a 50/50 raffle to market visitors, giving them the chance to win a growing cash jackpot. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 each at the market’s information booth. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse… Read more »
Ceremony for TET Offensive anniversary in OP
(Jan. 28, 2016) On Jan. 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offensive of the Vietnam War was recognized and those who fought in this victory were honored. The TET 40 wreath, made by Rosie Garlitz, was placed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Each year since then a wreath has… Read more »
EXIT Realty celebrates new West OC location
(Jan. 28, 2016) EXIT Realty At The Beach celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 19 at 11002 Manklin Meadows Lane #3 in Ocean Pines, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and refreshments provided by Broker/Owner, Bernie Flax and husband, Don. EXIT Realty opened its doors on Oct. 1, 2015 as a local boutique-style independent franchise focusing on the… Read more »
Pine’eer Club gives donations
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines recently made donations of $3,850 to groups within Ocean Pines. The proceeds of the annual August and November Artisan & Craft Shows provided the funds to make these donations possible. Donations made were as follows: Ocean Pines Police Department, $350; Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department,… Read more »
Initiative introduces ‘empowering’ grants for women’s groups
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Worcester County Commission for Women has kicked off a new initiative called “Empowering Women Scholarship.” This scholarship will be awarded in May to two Worcester County women to further their education. In an effort to raise funds to support this scholarship program, the Friends of the Women’s Commission are selling… Read more »
‘Light up the Pines’ winners named
(Jan. 28, 2016) The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. Twenty-one homes, which were decked out with lights and other decorations, participated. Guest judges from Choptank chose the winners in three of the contest’s four categories, including… Read more »
State announces Dec. gaming revenue
(Jan. 28, 2016) Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced December revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. December’s combined statewide revenue… Read more »
Case of motion sickness
Although the matter was discussed Thursday and whatever resolution might have resulted occurred after this publication went to press, the philosophy behind the proposal to form a committee to study the Ocean Pines Association’s management situation by itself deserves some discussion. The short question, obviously, is why the OPA Board of Directors needs a committee… Read more »
BERLIN BRIEFS
(Jan. 28, 2016) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during its public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Events The council approved special event exceptions for Spring Celebration, hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Berlin, and the “5K for the… Read more »