Improper recycling costly for environment and residents

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Aug. 29, 2019) Improper recycling in Worcester County is harming the environment and increasing the cost of recycling, Anthony Spirito, division manager for refuse h...

Aquatics Committee talks future thoughts

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 29, 2019) Although hot, humid weather urging people to seek relief in the water is winding down, the Ocean Pines Aquatics Committee this week discussed potential projects at the ...

Farmer suicide prevention program expands impact

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 28, 2019) Since launching the “Save a Shore Farmer,” campaign last year, the Jessie Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program has seen the approach resonate throughout t...

OPA new board members presented financial snapshot

By Greg Ellison (Aug. 29, 2019) Detailed explanations of financials, budget processes and long-term fiscal goals were presented to newly elected Ocean Pines Association Board of Director members Tom J...

New OPA Board members get HOA lesson

(Aug. 29, 2019) Looking to hit the ground running, newly elected Ocean Pines Association Board of Director members Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone and Camilla Rogers attended an hours-long informational se...

Cricket Center celebrates decade aiding child victims

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Aug. 29, 2019) The Cricket Center, which provides child advocacy services in Worcester County, marked 10 years at its Berlin location this week, with plans percolating fo...

N.Y. Man Dies In Surf Incident; Wave Knocked Non-Swimmer Over

OCEAN CITY — A New York man lost his life after being knocked down by a large wave while standing in knee-deep water last Sunday during a busy day for emergency services with rough conditions.Sh...

Reduced Beach Patrol Coverage In Effect In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — The annual education drain coupled with this week’s persistent heavy surf and high rip current risks continues to create challenges for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, but the r...

Suspect Arrested After Drive-Thru Burglary

WEST OCEAN CITY — An 18-year-old Delaware man faces a slew of charges this week after driving his vehicle through the front doors of a closed West Ocean City business and walking away with a 12-...

Ramadans Going Back To Jail After Guilty Pleas

WEST OCEAN CITY – After pleading guilty earlier this month for their roles in a vast cigarette smuggling and tax evasion conspiracy, two local men were sentenced to prison this week in New York...