Thankfully, area has been spared in 2023

As area residents count their blessings this week, they might overlook one of the most significant reasons to be thankful that they live where they do. And, no, it is not residing near the beach, and ...

Patience key when preparing burnt ends

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Reprint from Dec. 1, 2022 I feel as if Thanksgiving is still looming around the corner, awaiting our arrival or perhaps we are ourselves still waiting for the day to get...

Amenities continue to keep Pines in black for fiscal year

Golf, beach and yacht club keep HOA numbers healthy, revenues continue to grow  By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Revenues increased and expenses decreased last month, Ocean Pines Assoc...

ARC process now reflects HOA rules

Resolutions outline rights, authority and enforcement By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved two resolutions to conform with the Maryla...

OPA GM gives dept. updates in Nov. report

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided highlights of last month during his report to the board of directors at its meeting on Satur...

Holiday giving and events in Ocean Pines

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2023) The Ocean Pines community is ripe with opportunities to give to others during this holiday season. Whether it is food, toys, coats or basic necessities,...

Disagreement over who will own property sends OPA,  Fire Co. on different paths

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) Two years of talking about whether to replace or renovate the Ocean Pines South Side Fire Station has taken on a different tone and direction, as partie...

Honoring DJ Batman at Veterans Memorial

Friends of Night Time Mayor of OC will recognize Beatty for military service Nov. 22  By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) A ceremony honoring the late DJ Mike “Batman” Beatty will be ...

Berlin ready to bid Tyson demo project

Engineers conclude grant will cover more work than what town had estimated By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a request for proposals drawn up ...

Burley Oak Brewing Co. will soon add 31-foot grain silo

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Nov. 16, 2023) Burley Oak Brewing Company will have a new look soon, with the installation of a 31.5-foot grain silo on the front of the building on Old Ocean City Roa...