Final filings set up 2018 federal and state elections

Other races in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The deadline to file for state and federal office ahead of the Nov. 6 e...

Mathias files for reelection to senate seat

By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Cementing his candidacy for reelection to another term in the Maryland Senate, Jim Mathias has filed paperwork ensuring his spot on the ballot in N...

Route 113 exempt from state scoring system

Route 50 bridge, Route 90 dualization and Route 589 work will require studies By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Only one of the county’s top priority transportation projects, Rout...

Berlin seeking more grants for stormwater

Town Council on Monday approves list of priorities estimated to cost $3.5M By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) As the Town of Berlin prepares to wrap $2 million in grant-funded stormwater ...

Ocean Pines and Matt Ortt working out F&B contract

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines appears close to an agreement with the Matt Ortt Companies to run the association’s yacht club and beach club. General Manager John Bailey...

Substantial election reform passes Pines Board test

Winner announcement to come immediately after votes are tabulated in Aug. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) For the first time, vote totals in Ocean Pines elections will be released imme...

Fager’s fundraiser for Berlin family

Historic home ravaged by fire last year; money raised will help Koenigs to rebuild By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) A fire on Main Street in Berlin severely damaged the century-old home...

Bay Restoration Fund exemption extended in OPA

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines residents have saved millions of dollars over the last 12 years by being exempted by the Maryland Department of the Environment from paying ...

OPA Board addresses theft, fraud

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) “Obviously there’s a lot on everybody’s minds, so we’re going to address that in today’s meeting,” Ocean Pines Association Board of Director...

Directors approve forensic audit

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Following allegations of theft and funds gone missing throughout Ocean Pines Association operations, the board of directors will release a request for p...