SALISBURY — The Maryland branch of a national health and wellness campaign met with the Salisbury City Council last week to discuss a partnership with the aim of lowering obesity rates in the community. The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities and Towns Campaign, which in this state is a partnership between the Institute for… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Council Stresses Patience With Route 113 Safety Ideas
BERLIN — The town of Berlin is promising to be “active partners” with a community-led effort to improve pedestrian safety in the area, but the Mayor and Council is also stressing the need for patience and allowing time to find out exactly what is needed in Berlin. The recent push for safety improvements in Berlin… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School Holds Red Ribbon Week Activities
Ocean City Elementary School recently held Red Ribbon Week activities. One activity the student body participated in was the “OCES Jump Wave”. During the Jump Wave, all students did one minute of continuous jumping jacks simultaneously followed by a heart-rate check. Students have been learning how to monitor their heart-rate during exercise while in physical education… Read more »
Wicomico County Students Recently Inducted Into Alpha Nu Omicron Chapter Of Phi Theta Kappa At Wor-Wic Community College
Students from Wicomico County recently inducted into the Alpha Nu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Wor-Wic Community College are, above front row, from left, Nancy Faye Talbott of Delmar, Sarah Elizabeth Jackson of Hebron, Nathaniel A. Valdes of Pittsville, and Brooks Thomas Bowden and Stephanie Mae McMahon of Sharptown; and, back, Stephanie Auguste,… Read more »
County To Close OC Liquor Store, Move Two Blocks
OCEAN CITY — Continuing to alter their retail and wholesale operations, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) confirmed Monday it will be closing one of its Ocean City locations and opening a larger store two blocks away. “We just need a bigger store. We want something a little more modern, newer, and a… Read more »
Salisbury Periodontist To Pay $340K In Damages
SALISBURY — Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler last week announced the state had reached an with a Salisbury periodontist requiring him to pay $340,000 in civil damages to Medicaid for making false claims to the insurance provider. Gansler announced the state’s agreement with Stewart Perim, D.D.S., of Salisbury, requires him to repay the Medicaid program… Read more »
OC Skate Park Committee Near; Boardwalk Network Bids Sought
OCEAN CITY – During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, a few items were brought before the Mayor and City Council, including the creation of a skate park task force and the next phase in the Boardwalk security initiative. Following the acceptation of bids to construct a shade structure at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, Councilman Joe… Read more »
Holiday Scam Warnings Issued
BERLIN — The arrival of the holiday season means more opportunities for charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but it also signals a time for a criminal element to prey on the collective good nature of the community. More than at any other time of the year, the holiday season presents an abundance… Read more »
OC Shopping Options Highlighted With New Event
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses are joining together to kick off the 1st Annual Jingle Bell Mingle event, and are offering specials to help raise awareness that shopping is still alive in Ocean City during the holidays. Jingle Bell Mingle will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your… Read more »
Coast Guard To Step Up Striper Fishing Enforcement
OCEAN CITY- With the winter rockfish season kicking into high gear, the U.S. Coast Guard this week announced it will intensify its efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic striped bass in federal waters. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working with recreational and commercial… Read more »