(March 31, 2016) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department and Delmarva Beach Tennis have rescheduled their family tennis play day for Sunday, April 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. The event was originally scheduled for March 20 but… Read more »
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Committee mtg. offers insight into county relations
(March 31, 2016) A fly on the wall during the March 23 meeting of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee might have enjoyed the in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the association and county interact – during annual budget hearings, and in general. Committee members John Trumpower and Dennis Hudson began the session with… Read more »
SonRise Church rezoning, text amdt., to get public hearing
(March 31, 2016) A text amendment allowing churches in B-2 shopping districts in Berlin received favorable reviews – and a first reading – at the mayor and council meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Earlier this month, the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend the change, which was a condition of SonRise Church purchasing the… Read more »
OPA Director Stevens statement on Manklin
(March 31, 2016) Ocean Pines Association Director Dave Stevens emailed the following statement, titled “What the Board approved today,” referring to the Tuesday special meeting. “The Board approved, at a cost not to exceed $150,000, the site preparation and storm water management mitigation actions that will enable the construction of eight pickle ball courts in… Read more »
Manklin Meadows meeting rocky, but yields some results
(March 31, 2016) It’s no secret that the road to redevelop the Manklin Meadows complex in Ocean Pines has been long and arduous. The discussion has lasted more than two years – including three meetings this month alone – without a single shovel going into the ground. The debate reached something of a turning point… Read more »
Berlin’s Easter tradition continues
(March 31, 2016) Merchants in Berlin put together a multifaceted Easter Celebration on Saturday that drew several hundred people to the downtown area. The event came into being after the Berlin Chamber of Commerce moved its annual Spring Celebration back two weeks. As a result, shop owners in and around Main Street were concerned… Read more »
Just say yes to life, bacon mac ‘n cheese
Between work, travel, logistics and the excitement of extra-curricular competitions, it’s more than my old bones can bear. I can still work a 15-hour day, but it definitely takes its toll on me and my spirit, as evidenced by the difficulty with which I wake up this morning. My aching bones, rusty joints and creaking… Read more »
Easter weekend events planned in Berlin, area towns
(March 24, 2016) There are plenty of Easter activities for the whole family to enjoy this weekend in Berlin, Ocean Pines and the surrounding areas, from Easter egg hunts and contests to sunrise services. Here are some of the events taking place: OCEAN PINES •The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will present its annual… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Bravo to new Snow Hill theater Editor, Last Saturday, March 19, at Snow Hill High’s new theater, was one of the most exciting nights I have had in musical theater. The cast [of “Little Shop of Horrors”] was absolutely wonderful. Such talent, and their first in their new theater was outstanding. Looking forward to spending… Read more »
Pines budget request did no harm, some good
The unofficial report this week is that the Worcester County Commissioners canceled this year’s cordial wine-and-dine get-together with the Ocean Pines Board of Directors because they weren’t feeling so cordial after hearing the community’s surprising request for much more county financial support that what it normally receives every year. The official report, meanwhile, is the… Read more »