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Ocean Pines Players present ‘The Whole Shebang’ comedy

(July 21, 2016) The Ocean Pines Players address life, the universe and everything in the acclaimed one-act comedy “The Whole Shebang,” which is the main course in a full evening of theatrical fun and follies.   When reviewing the original production, a critic atVariety wrote, “Playwright Rich Orloff’s charming, whimsical comedy about the creation of… Read more »

Snow Hill passes vacant building ordinance

(July 21, 2016) Owners of buildings in Snow Hill town limits deemed vacant or blighted by a code official are now on a timeline to register or repair the properties before the possibility of fines enter the discussion. Passed last week during its regular council meeting, the ordinance’s purpose is to provide the town with… Read more »

Berlin Briefs

(July 21, 2016) The Berlin mayor and Council discussed the following items during their July 11 public meeting. Purnell absent Councilmember Troy Purnell was not present during the meeting, meaning Mayor Gee Williams would have to break a tie if the remaining four councilmembers deadlocked. Normally, the mayor does not vote. He did so once… Read more »

Eleven candidates continue race for Ocean Pines board

(July 14, 2016) A record number of candidates are competing for three seats on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors this year, and homeowners have about a month left to vote. Ballots were mailed to all homeowners in good standing on Monday. Ballots must be received at the post office or dropped off in… Read more »

OPA BOARD CANDIDATES – Pat Supik

During the last two budget cycles, Pat Supik has chaired the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee. Along with her other duties, she has overseen the annual weeklong meetings the advisory group holds on the financial plan, and helped pen a list of recommendations to the directors. Supik, 71, is now looking to move… Read more »

Copy Ctr. crime included cancer cash

(July 14, 2016) A late-night burglary last Tuesday evening at Copy Center in Ocean Pines resulted in the theft of about $750 set aside for Gina’s Comfort Fund, a charity established to honor the late Gina Barnes, who died of colon cancer in 2014. Her mother, Linda Dearing, learned of the break-in the following morning…. Read more »

OPA BOARD CANDIDATES – Jack Collins

As the only incumbent in a group of 11 candidates seeking one of three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, Jack Collins has a different perspective. Collins said he ended up in Ocean Pines after marrying “a local girl,” Connie Kelley, from Ocean City. “Her dad was the mayor of Ocean City… Read more »

Jesse’s Paddle returns to Snow Hill for 8th year

(July 14, 2016) During its eight-year tenure, Jesse’s Paddle has grown from a memorial of one young man’s life and the river he worked on and loved to a vital fundraiser supporting scholarship, educational initiatives, awareness plans and response training to assist during mental health crises. “The main things are the program has grown and… Read more »

OPA BOARD CANDIDATES – Larry Perrone

With three seats up for grabs during this year’s OPA Board election in August, the field is likely to be crowded with candidates. Larry Perrone, 61, was the first to declare his candidacy, in March. A Pennsylvania native, Perrone served for two years as an air defense officer in the U.S. Air Force, 82nd Airborne,… Read more »

UpriZing returns to play Cypress Pk.

(July 14, 2016) While fans of the group already know to expect the unexpected during an UpriZing show, the people of Pocomoke City only learned that last year during the band’s first performance, which turned out to be the most popular of the event series. “The band already has a good following, but there were… Read more »