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Projects will soon get funding through Program Open Space

ANNAPOLIS – Recreational projects in Allegany, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Prince George’s, Somerset and Worcester counties will soon receive funding for upgrades and additions through Program Open Space. Gov. Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects at today’s meeting in Annapolis. Among the funding measures approved was a grant of… Read more »

Delmarva Power warns customers of 'Green Dot' scam

SALISBURY – Delmarva Power reminds home and business owners to practice safety when someone claiming to represent a business contacts them either in person or by telephone. Recently, Delmarva has been alerted to a “Green Dot” scam. As such, information from law enforcement officials and other utilities has indicated that “scammers” are now targeting commercial… Read more »

Public Landing Pier reopens after 10-month closure

WORCESTER COUNTY–The Public Landing Pier reopened to the public last week, after a 10-month closure. The pier was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy in late October 2012. Rehak’s Contracting, LLC of Baltimore, repaired the pier at a total cost of $198,226.96, with Federal Emergency Management Agency funding of $44,395 and insurance settlement funds of $130,861.57… Read more »

Comptroller Franchot presses for later start of Md. School Year

OCEAN CITY– Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot reiterated his desire for all state public schools to start classes after Labor Day. He released the economic impact report completed by the Bureau of Revenue Estimates regarding that issue last Wednesday. Alongside Ocean City Mayor Richard Meehan, Sen…. Read more »

Classic Car Show & Parade at OP Veterans Memorial Park

OCEAN PINES–To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Ocean Pines, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a Classic Car Show & Parade on Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Park located on the corner of Cathell and Racetrack roads. There will be several craft and business vendors, a radio remote from the WAVE, music by… Read more »

OPA prepares to resolve storm water management problems

OCEAN PINES—The search is on for a contractor to map and analyze storm water drainage conditions in Section 3 of the Ocean Pines community, according to a request for proposal that is scheduled to close on Sept. 12. Meanwhile, one new director is proposing using the intellectual resources that may already exist in the membership… Read more »

OPA board officers elected during meeting

OCEAN PINES—The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors re-elected Tom Terry as president during its Aug. 20 organizational meeting, the first official gathering of the group since the Aug. 12 elections. Sharyn O’Hare was elected vice president, Terri Mohr was elected secretary and newly-elected director Bill Cordwell was elected treasurer, during the meeting. The nominees… Read more »

Tuna, pepper melange and musubi on menu

I walked around all day on Sunday proclaiming ‘Musubi!" Donning my Hawaiian shirt and an apron, it was a fitting exclamation to another successful party at the Yacht Club. An event held to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Ocean Pines, an opportunity for the ribbon cutting for the new and improved pool facility, and a… Read more »

Customers urged to ask for official company ID cards

SALISBURY – Delmarva Power reminds home and business owners to practice safety when someone claiming to represent a business contacts them either in person or by telephone. Many companies, including Delmarva Power, will contact customers in person or via phone for various reasons. If someone claims to represent a company, whether the company is Delmarva… Read more »