OPA directors proceed with rental rules

Board votes 6-1 to take new regs to neighborhoods By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors wants to excercise oversight of short-term rentals, and voted voting 6-...

Small percentage slated to learn virtually in 2021-22

By Mallory Panuska (June 24, 2021) Worcester County Public Schools officials believe the best place for students to learn is in-person, in the classrooms. But in some circumstances — as the covid-19...

Viola provides departmental projects, events

Ocean Pines amenities get back to full swing as covid restrictions fade from view By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola reviewed current infrastructure projects and pr...

OP Communication Committee election outreach

By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) New means to publicize the upcoming Board of Directors election and increase attendance at the annual Homeowners’ Meeting were discussed about during the Ocean Pines ...

Pines Golf Course conditions making strides during 2021

By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Turf conditions at the Ocean Pines Golf Course have improved this season because of the remedial care it has received, but now that care is being adapted for the hotter...

Marine Committee highlights safety checks

Group begins delving into issues with dangers tied to stray electricity along water By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Safety issues dominated discussions during the Ocean Pines Marine Activities Committ...

Recreation & Parks Committee looks at kayak storage, playgrounds in Ocean Pines

By Greg Ellison (June 24, 2021) Kayak storage and the possibility of creating a special kind of playground was the focus of the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Committee last Monday. Committee Chai...

West OC Fire Cause Unknown; One Firefighter Suffered Burn Injuries, Another Hurt In Fall

BERLIN – The cause of Tuesday morning’s fire in West Ocean City remains under investigation with no cause determined at this time.The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is inves...

Ocean City Council Endorses Rebranding Process

OCEAN CITY — A plan to develop a strategy to rebrand Ocean City’s image received a rousing endorsement from the elected officials.Last week, Ocean City Tourism and Business Development Di...

Open House Provides Close Look At Snow Hill’s New Riverboat

SNOW HILL – Dozens of community members descended on Sturgis Park this week for a chance to climb aboard the town’s new riverboat.On Tuesday, the Town of Snow Hill hosted an open house to...