BERLIN – A library is more than just a place for books.That is what officials with the Worcester County Arts Council want community members to know as they explore the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.Since the library opened last year, local and regional artists have had an opportunity to display their work at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An international cleanup initiative is making its way to local beaches this month.In celebration of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup initiative, officials with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Ocean City Surf Club and the Town of Ocean City are inviting community members to help pick up trash on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning… Read more »
BERLIN – Both Worcester and Wicomico counties are expected to benefit from state grants to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in Maryland.Last Thursday, Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC), in coordination with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, announced nearly $10 million in grant funding to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in fiscal year… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A large environmental festival will return to Ocean Pines this weekend with hands-on activities, educational exhibits and more.On Sunday, Sept. 8, the second annual Bay Day at Ocean Pines will return to White Horse Park.Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) has partnered with the Ocean Pines Association to educate homeowners on how to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department confirmed a raccoon that was dropped off at a nature center last week has tested positive for rabies.On Aug. 28, an unidentified man brought a sick raccoon in a box to the Nature Center at the Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing in Snow Hill.Due to… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County approved a conservation easement with the landowners of a property on Cherry Walk Road last week in an effort to preserve nearly 200 acres of land within the Quantico Creek watershed.Last month, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-0, with two councilmen abstaining, to approve a Rural Legacy Area easement… Read more »
SALISBURY – A local nonprofit is seeking classroom volunteers to deliver educational programs on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.As the school year begins, officials with Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore are encouraging community members to volunteer for hands-on programs that inspire students to live within their means, prepare the world of work and… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week took a second look at a more comprehensive fund balance policy.On Tuesday, Director of Administration Wayne Strausburg came before the Wicomico County Council to revisit a discussion on a new fund balance policy.Last year, county staff came before the council to present a new policy that would… Read more »
BERLIN – A library is more than just a place for books.That is what officials with the Worcester County Arts Council want community members to know as they explore the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.Since the library opened last year, local and regional artists have had an opportunity to display their work at… Read more »
BERLIN – A local suicide prevention campaign for farmers and farm families will expand this year with the help of additional grant funding.Last fall, the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program partnered with the local Suicide Prevention Coalition – a consortium of nonprofits, counseling services, health departments, hospitals and school systems – to launch… Read more »