Ocean Pines News

There are angels among us. Angel Food Ministries is an outreach ministry sponsored by Community Church at Ocean Pines.

Over 1,300 days, or roughly three-and-a-half years after the award-winning March 2006 Worcester County Comprehensive Plan was approved, the associated comprehensive rezoning, new zoning code, and new subdivision regulations were endorsed this week.

Brandon Kreiger, 19, of Royal Oaks Drive in Ocean Pines has been charged with felony theft in connection with the incident, court records show.

BERLIN , Md.- State highway officials presented proposals to the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday to ease traffic congestion from slots and development on Route 589, also known as Racetrack Road.

OCEAN PINES , Md.- Authorities say a 67-year-old Berlin man is behind bars in connection with a stabbing alleged to have occurred during a dispute about a car repair.

" New homes, new buildings and new businesses are on the way for Berlin, despite the recession and real estate market concerns.

SNOW HILL - The Ocean Pines Association may receive a $74,050 refund from a Rockville construction company after a jury found in its favor in Worcester County Circuit Court Thursday.

" When trick-or-treaters young and old head out for the annual Halloween tradition tomorrow, the scariest sights they might see are the "No Candy at This Residence" signs posted on the doors of dozens of registered sex offenders in the area.

SNOW HILL -- Concerns over the future of Route 589 continue to haunt county government officials as they review new comprehensive rezoning maps.

OCEAN PINES -- Most road improvements in Worcester County, like those in Ocean Pines, will continue to be put on hold amid current budget restraints, County Commissioner Judy Boggs told Ocean Pines residents Saturday.

OCEAN PINES -- In an effort to stick to written policy, the board of directors will be limiting Ocean Pines committee members to the six-year terms outlined in the association's book of resolutions.

Another work session is in store after the second Worcester County Commissioner session on the draft rezoning map changes, during which the commissioners considered estate zoning and commercial land questions, but made no decisions.

OCEAN PINES , Md.- Shrinking student enrollments at Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wilmington are forcing some to cut programs and staff.

OCEAN PINES -- Recent rains will make residents wish the repairs had come sooner; still, a section of Ocean Pines is set to undergo a $243,500 drainage improvement project this fall.

OCEAN PINES -- Yes, it was a Saturday afternoon. And yes, there was a classroom of pre-teens, notorious for giggling, talking and munching on snacks.

BERLIN a ' A Berlin man was seriously injured in a house fire on Flower Street late last Friday and his condition remained uncertain as of late this week.

OCEAN PINES -- The colorful falling leaves tell us that fall is here, and raking leaves reminds me of my childhood.

SNOW HILL -- Some Northern Worcester County residents will see an increase in their water and sewer rates to pay for improvements to two systems.

OCEAN CITY -- More than a year ago, Anastasia Kodzaeva moved to the United States from Russia.

A portion of the Route 90 bridge will close for two months while the State Highway Administration makes urgent repairs to failing concrete supports, starting as early as next week.