While he most likely didn’t agree with my view that he was insulting to his fellow elected official and the voters of Ocean City, I have to credit Councilman Dennis Dare for being responsive this week. It’s the first time in 20 years of working at this publication that I can recall my name ever… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of the holiday season, numerous Ocean City residents will travel to visit family in the coming weeks and others will flee winter solitude for warmer climates, but the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has a residential security check program available for the countless vacant properties in the resort.Through the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Acknowledging a community need, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners has agreed to allow Super Soda to sell beer and wine.On Nov. 16, the board agreed to grant Super Soda’s application for a Class A beer and wine license. More than a dozen community members attended the hearing to show their… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department released its annual report for fiscal year 2016, detailing the upward trend in behavioral health needs and other services within the community.In 2016, services provided through the health department increased 11 percent.These services, which jumped from 95,890 to 106,700, encompass a wide range of needs from flu… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Board of Education has partnered with the public school system and the health department to establish a wellness center at Wicomico High School.The center, which opened late last week, provides students access to health care and mental health counseling, according to the health department’s Program Manager Tracey Age.“Hopefully, one of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Overwhelming community support for a radiothon to benefit the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute resulted in more than $20,000 in fundraising to support the project.On Nov. 11, Ocean 98 hosted a radiothon at Seacrets to raise money for the Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) cancer center to be… Read more »
Annual Appeal LaunchedEditor:Every day a teacher, a bus driver, a guidance counselor or perhaps a school nurse goes above and beyond the call of duty, making a positive and lasting impact in a student’s life by offering special attention, extraordinary compassion, support and guidance.The Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) is launching an annual appeal that… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As local establishments gear up for “Small Business Saturday,” some entrepreneurs in Worcester County are seeking the help of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to launch and improve their own businesses.Earlier this month, the SBDC expanded its hours to accommodate the growing demand for entrepreneurial assistance in Snow Hill, according to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials continue to push for a future dualization of Route 90, but it appears funding and the project’s position on the State Highway Administration (SHA) pecking order for Worcester County continues to be a challenge.Last Tuesday, SHA officials briefed the Mayor and Council on a variety of projects in various… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur Middle School encouraged students to look toward the future with a college and career fair.On Nov. 17 close to 40 professionals, schools and organizations from the Eastern Shore set up at the middle school’s college and career fair to show students what they could do with their lives. Participants ranged from… Read more »