(Jan. 29, 2015) When the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee began examining the fiscal year 2016 budget this month, several committee members zeroed in on information technology as something needing an upgrade. General Manager Bob Thompson briefed the group on the issue during a meeting at the country club on Jan. 12. “Our… Read more »
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Pines marks TET Offense at Wor. County memorial
(Jan. 29, 2015) On Jan 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offense 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 to mark the anniversary. Each year since… Read more »
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Jan. 29, 2015) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed several issues during a public meeting at town hall on Monday, Jan. 26. Event approvals The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved the first Worcester County Arts Council 5K Run, set for May 16. The council also approved suspension of the open container law at… Read more »
Free educational seminars to be held in Ocean Pines
(Jan. 29, 2015) Several free educational seminars are being offered in Ocean Pines. On Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 4-5 p.m., Sharon Curtiss of Hileman Real Estate will present a “Staging Your Home for Sale” seminar at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. She will discuss how to sell… Read more »
Berlin police morn loss of beloved K-9 officer Titus
(Jan. 29, 2015) The Berlin Police Department is feeling the loss of retired K-9 officer Titus, who died at the home of his handler. Born in Austria, Titus joined the department in 2003 and worked with Senior Police Officer Chris Bireley. “We cannot understate the contributions that he actually provided to us over a decade,”… Read more »
OPA board budget discussion turns to fight over reserves
(Jan. 29, 2015) Day one of the budget meetings of the OPA Board of Directors went relatively smoothly, as the board got its first crack at the $10.9 million proposal during a meeting at the yacht club on Monday, Jan. 26. Talks heated up on Tuesday, as the issue of reserves ratcheted up tensions between… Read more »
‘Coolest Town’ tagged by vandals
(Jan. 29, 2015) At least 30 cars and three businesses were spray painted during a vandalism spree in downtown Berlin late Sunday evening. By Monday morning, several cars still parked behind shops on Pitts Street were marked with multicolored graffiti, ranging from painted door handles to vulgar images and coarse, racist language, to diagonal lines… Read more »
Matzo adds twist to chicken and dumplings
It’s hot. I mean, it’s cold. I mean it’s snowing. Argh, now it’s sleeting. Welcome to Delmarva Winter the way it used to be. Ah, the golden days on the Shore; when winter is merely a hiccup between our amazing autumn and the always-welcome spring. We have been spoiled the last few years with… Read more »
Commission seeks women noms
(Jan. 22, 2015) The Women of Tomorrow Awards honor young women who have made significant and outstanding contributions to their communities. The awards are based on community service, demonstrated leadership, commitment to and pursuit of academic and future goal achievements. The Worcester County Commission for Women seeks nominations for young women who will be… Read more »
Local groups prep to send valentines to Md. veterans
(Jan. 15, 2015) Worcester County Volunteer Services will hold its second annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank on Jan. 26-30. The focus of this food drive is to provide ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high in protein – such as tuna, salmon and chicken – and hearty… Read more »