BERLIN – In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, Hardwire LLC is now manufacturing face shields for medical personnel.The Pocomoke-based Hardwire is now producing protective face shields to provide hospital staff with added defenses as the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues. The company worked with front-line doctors and nurses at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH)… Read more »
NEWARK – Local education officials agreed this week to modify the school calendar as facilities remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to adjust the calendar as recommended by Superintendent Lou Taylor. The spring break that was set for April 6-13 has been adjusted to April… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While state officials continue to assert education and outreach are still the preferred method of enforcing Governor Larry Hogan’s latest stay-at-home directive issued on Monday, the Maryland State Police (MSP) on Tuesday issued some guidelines for when other enforcement efforts will be initiated.On Monday, Hogan announced a new executive order urging all… Read more »
BERLIN – A local feline is using his social media presence to entertain and uplift members of the community.Last, Pip the Beach Cat – a local feline that’s amassed thousands of social media followers with his quirky behaviors – began his own morning show with owner Emily Meadows and assistant Gretchen Cooper.“We needed a personal… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following is a press release dated March 30 from Worcester County Public Information Officer Kim Moses.)SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners urge visitors and residents alike to comply with the Stay At Home order issued earlier today by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.“Protecting public health is our highest priority throughout the duration of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials late Sunday evening reinforced the strong message advising out-of-town visitors to stay away from Ocean City until further notice and extended the closure of the beach and Boardwalk until April 30.Last Sunday, the Mayor and Council officially closed the beaches and Boardwalk until April 15. On Sunday, those closures were… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued a stay-at-home directive for state citizens effective at 8 p.m. and vowed stronger enforcement for those who continue to ignore prescribed social distancing practices.Hogan on Monday announced a new executive order urging all Marylanders to stay at home beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, except for… Read more »
WOW!! That’s really all I can think to start off by saying. COVID-19 has truly got us in unprecedented times and decisions from elected officials have reached further and effected more than I originally expected. I’m reely starting to get stir crazy for sure. My family and I have quarantined for a couple of weeks,… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — Amid the gloom and anxiety of the continuing pandemic, a little hope and a positive ray of sunshine appeared in the form of a new foal born on Assateague this week.Images of the new foal, known for now only as NSBHS-AIOS, were captured by intrepid photographers on the barrier island on Tuesday. The… Read more »
BERLIN – Despite the ongoing health crisis, learning has not been interrupted at Worcester Preparatory School.Though classes were out of session for spring break last week, Worcester Prep students on Monday went right back to their studies — albeit from their homes. The school is using a variety of online programs to connect students and… Read more »