(Jan. 22, 2015) Hurricane Gloria in 1985 is where it all really started for Clay Stamp, the former emergency services director of Ocean City who late last week was appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to run the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. “In 1984, Ocean City was really getting beat up in the press for not… Read more »
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A better way to look at community’s budget
The goal of any government or homeowner’s association is to give the public the kind of community it wants at a cost it is willing to pay. Establishing the cost factor is the easier of the two to accomplish, because it’s just math, aided by a good read of the public’s mood. Much more difficult… Read more »
Decatur students, staff hold job fair in Berlin, Feb. 26
(Jan. 22, 2015) Stephen Decatur High School staff and students invite area businesses to participate in its 2015 Job Fair, to be held at the Berlin school on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to Stephen Decatur students, Snow Hill and Pocomoke students will also be in attendance. For more… Read more »
Winter activities abound in Ocean Pines at pool, parks
(Jan. 22, 2015) Ocean Pines will offer a number of activities for families this winter. One of them, the Sports Core Pool’s dive-in movie nights, will feature a showing of “Monsters University” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. Guests can watch the movie on an inflatable screen while splashing and swimming or floating on… Read more »
Assateague celebrates 50 years
(Jan. 22, 2015) Assateague Island National Seashore marks its 50th year this year, rising as it did in 1965 from the narrow strip of land that was rescued from development. The year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the seashore will include numerous activities and events to commemorate this milestone. The Assateague Island Alliance,… Read more »
Worcester Co. Arts Council offers grants to local groups
(Jan. 22, 2015) Although the Worcester County Arts Council gallery closed in January for renovations, the nonprofit will reopen in February with a slate of programs for local artists and art enthusiasts. The council recently awarded $20,000 in grants during the last fiscal year to eight different groups in Worcester County and is consistently looking… Read more »
Pre-K registration opens this month at OC Elementary
(Jan. 22, 2015) Ocean City Elementary School will begin the registration process for the 2015-2016 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs this month. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, may be eligible for the OCES Pre-Kindergarten program. Space is limited and children from families who meet the federal income guidelines… Read more »
Delmarva Health Pavilion on track for spring opening
(Jan. 22, 2015) One of the most startling changes in the Ocean Pines landscape in 2015 might be the opening of the massive 20,000 square foot health care complex, Delmarva Health Pavilion. Construction began in late September, and the facility on Route 589 near Racetrack Road appears to be coming along effortlessly. That’s not to… Read more »
OP police dept. exploring options to stay competitive
(Jan. 22, 2015) Looking to stay competitive with neighboring municipalities, the Ocean Pines Police Department is exploring new retirement plan options and is asking the community for a $3,000 pay raise for entry-level officers. Currently, officers receive a 401k plan with three percent of their annual salary contributed by the Ocean Pines Association. “We’re competing… Read more »
‘Five-year’ funding plan in Pines now in seventh year
(Jan. 22, 2015) The confusingly named “five-year funding solution” continues to stay on the books in Ocean Pines, almost certainly entering its seventh year with the fiscal 2016 budget. The measure showed up on General Manager Bob Thompson’s proposed budget this month and passed through the budget and finance committee last week without much fanfare…. Read more »