Worcester’s OPEB Liability Staggering; Mitrecic Advocates For Payment Plan

SNOW HILL – Concerns regarding retiree health care costs dominated a review of Worcester County’s latest audit this week.During a presentation of the Worcester County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2018, the Worcester County Commissioners focused on rising OPEB (other post-employment benefits) costs. The county’s OPEB liability, between county employees… Read more »

Seahawks Blank Wicomico, Improve To 2-0

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team improved to 2-0 in the season last week with an 84-0 win over Wicomico and have yet to yield a single point thus far early in the season.The Seahawks won their all five matches in the lightest weight classes with forfeit victories by Caleb Myers at 106, Shamar Barnes… Read more »

AGH Announces Medical Center Plans In Ocean Pines; Ground Breaking Planned For May

BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital officials have announced plans for a new facility in Ocean Pines that will house a proposed surgery center in addition to primary and specialty care physician practices and other outpatient services.The project, which will expand surgical services and help consolidate existing community services into a single location that is convenient… Read more »

Decatur Track Teams Solid In Bayside Meet

BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in a solid performance in the second Bayside Conference meet of the year last week in Snow Hill including some outstanding individual performances.Decatur’s Kevin Beck finished first in the 1,600, while Carter McClendon finished eighth. The Decatur boys did well in the 800 with George Cheynet finishing fourth,… Read more »

Things To Do Around Town – December 21, 2018

Things To Do Around Town – December 21, 2018

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following… Read more »

Waning Franchise Interest Concerning

Waning Franchise Interest Concerning

Ocean City needs to take the next several years to re-evaluate the future of its contracts with summer franchises – beach stands, beach photos (scopers) and vehicle vending (roving ice cream trucks).From a revenue perspective, it’s become time for the city to decide whether any revenue is better than nothing. The revenue from each of… Read more »

Open Houses Of The Week – December 21, 2018

Open Houses Of The Week – December 21, 2018

OCEAN CITY Gateway Grand Oceanfront 48th St Units 306 & 1012 Saturday 10-12 Jon Barker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-723-6292OCEAN CITY Bayview Grand Bayfront 5th-6th St Models Open Daily New Construction 4BR/3BA Condos Kevin Decker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Sea Palms #403 14 45th Street Oceanside 3BR/3BA/2-Story Townhome Sat 11-2 Dan… Read more »

Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. Awarded $50,000 From Business Finance Group

Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. Awarded $50,000 From Business Finance Group

Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) has been awarded $50,000 from the Business Finance Group to provide microloans to small businesses on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in the Baltimore-Annapolis area. Pictured, from left, are Maurice Ames, executive director of MCE; Senator Ben Cardin; and Richard Frank, president & CEO of Business Finance Group, located in Fairfax,… Read more »