(Sept. 10, 2015) Details were sparse on the specifics, but the Casino at Ocean Downs on Tuesday began work on an expansion project, the purpose of which remains undefined. General Manager Joe Cavilla confirmed the work was under way. “The foundation for the expansion building construction did start this morning,” he said Tuesday. “It is… Read more »
News
U.S. District Court sets date for Berlin Fire Company trial
(Sept. 10, 2015) A trial date has been set for the civil case of Zackary Tyndall versus the Berlin Fire Company, for Jan. 11-22 at U.S. District Court in Baltimore. In July, U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander denied the Fire Company’s motion for a partial summary judgment. Tyndall, a former fire company employee,… Read more »
Bacon-wrapped hot dogs are home runs
Our house is full of children tonight, and there is a nervous laughter in the air. Sleepovers always end up in total mayhem around here, but tonight has hit the kids like a freight train. Rather, the realization that next week the pain train will be rolling down the track at full speed. School starts… Read more »
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Infighting already Editor, It certainly is refreshing to see the OP board of directors take a cooperative approach in their dealings with each other. Not. Already there is infighting between the past president and the newly elected one. If I understand it correctly, Joe Moore (recently reappointed for his nth term as OP’s resident… Read more »
As it turns out, we are ‘urban’ after all
The question, it would seem, is why the new "Urban Area, Stay Alert" traffic sign on the highway in Berlin employs the word "urban, when it’s obvious that Berlin is hardly an urban area. Or is it? First, though, as Mayor Gee Williams said regarding that particular sign language, he doesn’t care what it says… Read more »
Fall indoor/outdoor flea market to be held in Pines
(Sept. 3, 2015) Treasure seekers are encouraged to hunt for bargains during Ocean Pines’ semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and other merchandise will be for sale. Flea market vendor spaces are still available…. Read more »
AGH center to treat severe obesity
(Sept. 3, 2015) Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care on the Eastern Shore. Atlantic General Hospital recently announced Atlantic General Bariatric Center has been accredited as… Read more »
Delmarva Veteran Builders complete retrofit of AGPC ctr.
(Sept. 3, 2015) Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced the completion of the retrofit and renovation of Atlantic General Pediatric Care in Gina Renee Plaza on Route 50 in West Ocean City. The 2,350-square-foot project was completed for the relocation of a… Read more »
Pines Players seek young talent for ‘Beauty’ musical
(Sept. 3, 2015) The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater is seeking 7- to 18-year-olds to audition for the Broadway musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” Tryouts will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 4:30-8:15 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. Singers are asked to be prepared with 16 bars of any Broadway… Read more »
Resident artist to paint Assateague Island wild horses
(Sept. 3, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, announces the first Resident Artist Program, Oct. 26 through Nov. 8. Based in Arizona, Karen McLain’s extensive body of work captures the wild horses of the west on canvas. She will bring her expertise painting en plein air to… Read more »