Md. schools urged to start hybrid instruction

Gov. Hogan, Dr. Salmon ask county systems to return to combination of instruction By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 28, 2021) Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon on ...

OP Board mulls aquatics revenues

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 28, 2021) Seeking clarity regarding ongoing financial impacts from coronavirus, last week the Ocean Pines Board of Directors weighed options to reduce projected six-figure losses...

OP Board approves capital spends

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 28, 2021) With the current budget year getting closer to its conclusion, and net operating favorability projected to eclipse $600,000, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Direct...

Pines assessment collections keeps charting to close

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 28, 2021) Along with updating investment and reserve account balances, Ocean Pines Treasurer Doug Parks reported continued progress on homeowner assessment collections during the...

Budget chips away at hike in assessment

By Greg Ellison Spending reductions make revenue needs less urgent (Jan. 28, 2021) In addition to reviewing current financials with two thirds of fiscal 2020-21 now in the ledgers, Ocean Pines General...

OP committee holds first meeting of 2021

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 28, 2021) While holding off in-person meetings until pandemic health-safety protocols are eased, the Ocean Pines Communications Committee convened virtually last week to discuss ...

Officials Hoping St. Patrick’s Parade ‘Will Be The Last Event To Be Cancelled’

OCEAN CITY — Continuing a trend that began when the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival was cancelled last March near the outset of COVID-19 loca...

‘Critical Decision Time’ Near For Baltimore Avenue’s Future

OCEAN CITY – The resort has reached a critical crossroads in the future of Baltimore Avenue as a decision is needed on the roadway’s redevelopment.In recent years, a major renovation of t...

Taustin Family Announces Big Changes For Ocean City, WOC Properties

OCEAN CITY – The Embers Restaurant will close as plans move forward to redevelop the 24th Street property.Last week, the Taustin family announced plans to redevelop the front portion of their 2...

Shore COVID-19 Town Hall Highlights Supply Challenges, Discusses Vaccine Rollout Efforts

BERLIN – A discussion on vaccine distribution efforts highlighted a virtual town hall meeting this weekOn Monday, hundreds of community members joined a virtual town hall meeting to learn more ...