Perrone says fiscal matters will be priority

By Greg Ellison Coronavirus plays havoc with OP’s revenue sources (Aug. 20, 2020) Newly ensconced OPA President Larry Perrone highlighted the importance of fiscal matters as he attempts to guide the...

Coach Benson earns Sam Wilkerson Award

By Greg Ellison Long-time soccer mentor recognized for his devotion to helping young players (Aug. 20, 2020) After dedicating the past five years as a volunteer coach for youth soccer programs in Ocea...

Kiwanis fundraises with haircuts

By Greg Ellison Outdoor trim event Aug. 29 solicits support with club’s traditional efforts on pause (Aug. 20, 2020) Seeking creative means to raise money during the covid-19 pandemic, the Kiwanis C...

Ocean Pines and three other libraries now booking appointments

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Since opening by appointment for limited services last Monday in Ocean Pines and Pocomoke, the Worcester County Library this week doubled the number of branches involve...

Split vote elevates Perrone to president

By Greg Ellison OPA treasurer gets post by 4-3 margin, as Tuttle  declines to return as VP (Aug. 20, 2020) Split camps were evident during the post-election OPA Board organizational meeting last week...

Tangled baby heron rescued in Pines

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Quick action by wildlife enthusiasts helped rescue a baby heron that was tangled in discarded fishing line last month along the banks of South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines....

OP Board debates closed or open discussion on Monday

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 20, 2020) Sparks flew during a hastily convened OPA Board meeting on Monday due to media reports a day earlier that insinuated General Manager John Viola put his thumb on the sca...

Help Find A Bone Marrow Match for 4 Year Old Ailani!

Meet 4-year-old Ailani! On March 2nd, 2019, Ailani Myers, a month shy of her 3rd birthday, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (MLL-rearranged). Ailani was in Texas visiting family when s...

Council Goes Against Commission Recommendation, Votes Down OCPD Vehicle For Boardwalk

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week appeared poised to sign off on the purchase of a new, ATV-style patrol vehicle for the Ocean City Police Department to deploy on the Boardwalk before doi...

Some E-Bikes Approved For Boards In 4-3 Vote

OCEAN CITY — A clearly divided Mayor and Council this week voted to approve the use of certain electric bikes, or e-bikes, on the Boardwalk and not others after considerable debate.With the inc...