Re-elect incumbents to board of education To get right to the point, Jon Andes, Elena McComas and Donald Smack have our endorsement in this year’s Worcester County Board of Education election. These three incumbents have done their jobs over the past four years — through some exceptionally tough times — and should be returned to… Read more »
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Letter To The Editor: Generosity after a call for donations overwhelming
Generosity after a call for donations overwhelming Editor, On Thursday and Friday, October 4-5, a plea for help was issued to citizens of Worcester County to bring much needed supplies that were needed in North Carolina for towns that were ravaged by the remnants of hurricane Helene. Large amounts of rain, wind and horrific flooding… Read more »
GM Viola provides updates on pavilion, other projects
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola updated the community on neighborhood initiatives last week. The Veterans Memorial Pavilion is on track, and the work, which just recently began, is expected to be completed by Veterans Day. The initiative’s total cost is approximately $200,000. Viola maintained… Read more »
Liaisons appointed to Pines advisory board committees
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association advisory board committee liaisons were named last week. Each OPA Board of Directors member is assigned an advisory committee to oversee and act as a branch between the two groups so that goals and initiatives may be accomplished. The updated appointments were announced on… Read more »
Pines volunteer fire issues safety month reminders
President stresses smoke alarms a must for residents to have throughout homes By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) As fire prevention month kicks off, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department offered safety tips to the community last week. At the Saturday, Sept. 28, OPA Board of Directors meeting, OPVFD President Joe Enste… Read more »
Nichols wins in landslide in District 3
Council incumbent returns for another term along with Jack Orris, Mayor Tyndall By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3. 2024) The Berlin Town Council will remain as is. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, some Berlin voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots for the town’s only contested race, a match between District 3 incumbent… Read more »
Cell tower in Ocean Pines being discussed by officials
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines leaders are discussing building a cell phone tower in the community to improve reception. At the Saturday, Sept. 28, meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, OPA Police Chief Tim Robinson said that he and General Manager John Viola have had “productive… Read more »
Owner transitions passion for gardening into business
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) A new plant nursery has opened in Berlin. String and Petals Nursery, a gardening venture located at 9040 Worcester Highway (Route 113), officially welcomed flora enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed… Read more »
Racquet sports proposes new plan
Club officials say option’s lower price tag could lead to increased membership By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Officials from the Ocean Pines Racquet Sports Center are proposing a two-sport membership option. The OPA facility offers tennis, pickleball and platform tennis. At a Wednesday, Sept. 25 OPA Budget and Finance Committee meeting, representatives… Read more »
Chair endorses Ortt Companies despite RFP
Former OPA Board member supports current vendor while process playing out By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee Chair Doug Parks wants Matt Ortt Companies to continue as the community’s food and beverage contractor. The Matt Ortt Companies is the community’s current food and beverage vendor for… Read more »