(Nov. 13, 2014) Operation We Care, a 501(c)3 charitable organization is ending its eighth year collecting and distributing supply boxes to U.S. soldiers deployed overseas. The deadline to donate is Friday, Nov. 14. Drop-off locations are spread throughout the Salisbury-Ocean City areas and a list of the most-needed items is available at www.operationwecare.org. Students from… Read more »
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James Hastings benefit will aid him and family
(Nov. 13, 2014) Members of the Berlin community will hold a fundraiser Saturday for 49-year-old James Hastings, who suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car as he pulled out of his driveway on a scooter in August. Berlin Police said the Aug. 27 accident occurred as Hastings pulled out on Buckingham Road and was… Read more »
Holiday vendor show set in OP
(Nov. 13, 2014) The Ocean Pines Holiday Vendor Show will take place, Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center where more than a dozen vendors will be offering a selection of jewelry, toys, food and cooking items, cosmetics, handbags and essential oils. Participating vendors include Origami Owl,… Read more »
Cannery Village pact gets OK from Berlin council
(Nov. 13, 2014) The Berlin Mayor and Council approved a pilot agreement for the new affordable housing complex, Cannery Village, on Monday, Nov. 10. The town had eyed the development, located on Cannery Way at Flower Street, for more than a decade before finally moving towards the design phase last October. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
Tyson plant as park may require major clean-up
(Nov. 13, 2014) Berlin could be required to clean up the grounds of the former Tyson’s poultry plant should it buy the property for a recreation facility, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The department approved the chicken processing plant as a “Voluntary Cleanup Program” site in 2005. Established by the state legislature… Read more »
Parks panel hears from skateboarders too
(Nov. 13, 2014) For the second time in two weeks, a Berlin town meeting was overtaken by talks of a skateboard park. First, it was the mayor and council meeting on Oct. 27, when Beth Gourley kick-started the discussion of a recreation center large enough to hold skaters, bikers and a host of other indoor and… Read more »
Council gets another park pitch
(Nov. 13, 2014) Berlin residents continued their plea for a recreation facility on Monday, taking over a town meeting to discuss the subject for the third time in three weeks. Outcry began during a Mayor and Council meeting on Oct. 27, continued during a Parks Commission meeting on Nov. 4, and lasted for more than… Read more »
OP manager ready to take all questions
(Nov. 13, 2014) Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson will hold his first town hall meeting in more than a year. Thompson plans an update on association business today at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. “I used to do quite a few of them… Read more »
Training certification for Heartsaver, CPR and AED
(Nov. 6, 2014) OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Recreation Department will offer a Heartsaver, CPR, AED training and certification on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7-9 p.m. This class will be held in the East Room of The Community Center in Ocean Pines. This class is designed for anyone who wants to be prepared for a… Read more »
Veterans Day ceremonies set for next week
(Nov. 6, 2014) America’s military veterans will be honored during ceremonies next week at several locations. Ocean Pines: • The Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will honor veterans in its 11th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Worcester… Read more »