Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 26, 2021

A sports book could be up and running at Ocean Downs Casino soon after the new year. Gov. Larry Hogan said last week he was optimistic about “getting sports betting underway as quickly as possi...

Seacrets Liquor Store Reconstruction Plans Approved In OC

OCEAN CITY – Planning officials approved minor changes to plans to replace the liquor store in front of Seacrets.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved minor revision...

Coastal Awards Grant Funding To Nonprofits

BERLIN – The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) has announced it has awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation during its latest rou...

$717K School Turf Field Approved

NEWARK– Pocomoke High School is expected to have a new turf field in place by next school year.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously last week to spend $717,113 to replace th...

Communications Committee updates initiatives

By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) The Ocean Pines Communications Committee discussed pending business during its virtual meeting on Thursday. Committee member Marlene Ott said a recent update from Chopt...

Berlin to open holidays with tree lighting

Ice sculpting competition returns in all its cold glory By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) After launching an adapted Christmas season kick-off event in 2020 because of covid-19, Berlin continues its Ice...

Tree-lighting ceremony goes live

Last years was virtual, but ‘Hometown’ celebration this year returns to usual format By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) After switching to a virtual format last year, Ocean Pines 11th annual “Homet...

OP Elections Committee changes chair

By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) In addition to changing chairperson assignments, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee examined final edits for an annual report and pondered ways to improve the election...

Pines GM report shares positive numbers

Viola unveiled September monthly financials showing budget ahead of estimates By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association’s financial performance continued in the black through Septe...

OP reaffirms cash for Jenkins Point project

Coastal Bays officials offer to help association solicit grants for larger endeavor By Greg Ellison (Nov. 25, 2021) Looking to take a second swipe at securing state funding for a proposed restoration ...