Aquatics improvements suggested; Ocean Pines committee looking to address safety concerns around pools

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association’s Aquatics Committee made recommendations at an executive meeting last week for possible improvements ahead of summer. During an Ocean Pines ...

Hardwire wins major fed armor contract to produce protective inserts

By Brian Shane Staff Writer A Pocomoke City defense contractor has been awarded a long-term contract valued at $416 million to produce body armor for U.S. soldiers on the battlefield. The Department o...

Pipe break leads to new gym floor; Hybrid system approved after staff researched best options for community ctr.

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Community Center will soon have a new gym floor after a pipe break in February caused water damage to the current hardwood. At a meeting earlier this week,...

Synthetic bocce courts approved for Pines

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Two new bocce ball courts are coming to Ocean Pines this spring for a cost that community officials claim will pay for itself within seven years. At an Ocean Pines Associa...

Kids to take over class; Not really, but two does will become part of a new instructional program at Worcester Tech

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Worcester Technical High School’s live stream, called the “Kidding Kam,” is offering agricultural students a deeper dive into the intricacies of animal health this s...

Bertino pledges to fight rate plan; Proposal to bail out debt for sewer, water districts would lean heavily on OP

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Worcester County and Ocean Pines officials pledged at a public meeting this week to fight a proposed budget plan that could increase Pines ratepayer bills to make up milli...

Berlin’s electric department earns safety award honor

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin Electric Utility Department has earned a Gold Designation under the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for maintaining saf...

Letter To The Editor: Yard maintenance policy goes too far

Yard maintenance policy goes too far Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a copy forwarded for publication.)  I am reaching out to respectfull...

Letter To The Editor: OPA Board opposes county’s proposal

OPA Board opposes county’s proposal Editor, (The following letter was sent to the Worcester County Commissioners with a copy sent to this newspaper for publication.) This letter is in response to ...

James Edward Trummel

James Edward Trummel Ocean Pines James Edward Trummel, age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home in Ocean Pines. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, he was the son of the late Verne Trummel a...