Seeds of mystery planted with free packs from China

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) Residents of at least 22 states in the U.S., including Maryland, have received mysterious, unsolicited seeds allegedly mailed from China. As of Monday, the...

Berlin Mayor and Council Briefs

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) The following took place during the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting on Monday: Grant application The mayor and council approved an application to the stat...

Tuna poke bites served with spicy mayo

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 What started out as a dry summer has certainly turned into a mental monsoon of sorts. With the storm last week and a new one brewing in the Atlantic, it only adds to an ...

Berlin expands street work list

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council will be able to expand the work of the street improvement projects while remaining within budget. As of Monday, the following ...

Volunteers remove tree debris in OP

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 13, 2020) In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isasis, a group of chainsaw-equipped and work boot-clad volunteers organized through the “Worcester County Local Help for You: Face...

Armed forces couple launch GI Jane’s Resale store in OP

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 13, 2020) Hoping to turn inflated costs to a net positive, the owners of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling have launched the GI Jane’s Resale shop in the Manklin Meadows Shopping C...

No quorum, no meeting in OP

By Greg Ellison With only few members present, annual session doesn’t satisfy bylaws (Aug. 13, 2020) The socially distanced seating provided at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial for the Ocean P...

OPA GM reports strong financials

By Greg Ellison Viola posts ending figures for fiscal 2019-20 budget due to no annual meeting (Aug. 13, 2020) Despite revenue reductions related to the covid-19 pandemic, the Ocean Pines Association 2...

OP voters re-elect two incumbents to board of directors

By Greg Ellison Parks leads pack with big majority of all votes cast in Pines election (Aug. 13, 2020) The 2020 OPA Board of Directors election results were compiled on Friday, with the ballot count a...

Wicomico Schools Leader Outlines Recovery Plan Details

SALISBURY – School system officials this week provided a better idea of what families and staff can expect as Wicomico County’s public schools begin the academic year virtually.In a Wicomi...