(Jan. 8, 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 »
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Visitor’s Center to highlight Berlin Main Street business
(Jan. 8, 2015) The Berlin Visitor’s Center, on 14 South Main Street, appears to have found stability following more than six months of uncertainly. Ivy Wells, who took over Michael Day’s position as town economic and community development director in October, also took over the Main Street coordinator position from Megan Houston this month, moving… Read more »
Growth, traffic woes loom over annexation
(Jan. 8, 2015) When the Berlin Mayor and Council voted to begin the annexation process of a 120-acre parcel of land at 9828 Seahawk Road in December, the town officially entered a lengthy process that could add as many as 900 new apartments and thousands of new residents over a 15-20 year period. Developer Rinnier… Read more »
Berlin defends purchase of Tyson plant
(Jan. 8, 2015) While many people cheered the town’s purchase of the former Tyson Chicken plant in Berlin, with intention to transform the former “eyesore” into a massive public park, some in the community criticized the $2.75 million buy as extravagant and superfluous. The property, on Old Ocean City Road across from Burley Oak Brewing… Read more »
Pines Anglers Club awards cash prizes in contest
(Jan. 8, 2015) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club announced the 2014 fishing contest winners during its final meeting of the year. Winners were presented a cash prize and certificate. Winners were: Eric Bruder, 20-inch large mouth bass; Larry Eberly, 27 1/4-inch flounder; John Jewer, 19-inch bluefish (tie); Bill Bundy, 15-inch fresh water trout, 19-inch bluefish… Read more »
Sharp switch saves Ocean Pines pool thousands on gas
(Jan 8, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association signed a new deal to heat the Sports Core pool in December, switching propane carriers from Sandpiper Energy to Sharp Energy. In the deal, the community stands to save several thousands of dollars on utility costs each month. Both companies are subsidiaries of parent company Chesapeake Utilities. The… Read more »
Pines infighting continues ahead of golf showdown
(Jan. 8, 2015) Contention continued among the members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this week, as a new set of internal memos suggests unrest between several members. Director Sharyn O’Hare came under fire from board President Dave Stevens after sending an email stating she had heard about support for current course manager… Read more »
‘I think the people should know’
(Jan. 8, 2015) “I really don’t like to talk about this part of the invasion, because it’s awful gruesome,” John Sauer said. Sauer, 90, sat calmly in his easy chair in a modest apartment at the Gull Creek Retirement Community in Berlin. His voice was grave, but clear, with a hint of a Baltimore accent…. Read more »
A simple but great New Year’s plate
As Christmas draws to an end, it is time to realize in the words of Ed Asner’s Santa Clause, “You know what that means; it’s time to get ready for next Christmas!” As the days dwindle on and the family visits and travel come to a close, it’s time to sit back and take a… Read more »
Off-year elections prove a shake-up for state, area
Republicans rolled, Maryland got a new governor, a brand-new district received a brand-new representative, and at least one community saw a significant change in leadership thanks to municipal and off-year elections. Snow Hill chimed in first, releasing the results of the Eastern District Town Council seat on Wednesday, May 7. Preliminary results showed Alison Cook… Read more »