SALISBURY – When Community Pharmacy owner Jeff Farace was first approached about selling CBD oil in his store, he was skeptical.“My first reaction was ‘No, I can’t bring this into my pharmacy,’” he said.Like many individuals, Farace said he was initially unsure of CBD – short for cannabidiol – and its reported therapeutic properties.CBD is… Read more »
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Pirate’s Wharf Park Proposal Discussed In Wicomico
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County met last week to discuss federal, state and local funding opportunities for the development of a park.In an open work session last Tuesday, county staff presented the Wicomico County Council with plans for the development of the county-owned property known as Pirate’s Wharf.Early this month, Wicomico County Executive Bob… Read more »
OP Library Roof Work Underway
OCEAN PINES – Officials with the Worcester County Library are asking for the community’s patience as the Ocean Pines branch undergoes the installation of a new roof.On Wednesday, work began on a month-long project to install a new roof at the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library.And while the library will remain open… Read more »
Wicomico Comes To Terms On Revised Animal Control Law
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week approved a new animal control ordinance after months of research and back-and-forth discussions.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to enact a new animal control ordinance that is expected to better promote the safety and welfare of domestic animals and to make it easier for animal… Read more »
Turtle Hatchlings Called ‘Extremely Rare Event’ In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND – Forty-eight loggerhead sea turtles hatched from a nest at Fenwick Island State Park last month in what officials are calling an “extremely rare event” for Delaware.In September, images captured from a remote camera indicated that many of the hatchlings emerged from a nest late one night and made their way to the… Read more »
New Wicomico School Project’s Design Phase OK’d
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County last week voted to approve the design development phase for the replacement of Beaver Run Elementary School.The approval comes seven months after the school board voted to issue a $1.8 million contract to Hord Coplan Macht for design services and more than three months after accepting a schematic… Read more »
‘Seasonal Flu Is Starting To Circulate … It’s Not Too Soon Or Too Late To Get Your Vaccine’
BERLIN – Health officials in Worcester County are encouraging residents to get a flu vaccination.In an effort to serve all area residents, health officials at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) and the Worcester County Health Department will host flu vaccination clinics at various times and locations through the month of October.Nicole Morris, infection prevention employee health… Read more »
Wicomico Executive Candidates Discuss Issues At Forum
SALISBURY – Candidates running for the post of Wicomico County Executive were given an opportunity to share their views on several issues in a forum held at Salisbury University this month.Last Wednesday, current County Executive Bob Culver, a Republican, faced off against challengers Jack Heath, an Independent, and Democrat John Hamilton in a forum hosted… Read more »
Comptroller Visits OC Elementary For Leadership Day
WEST OCEAN CITY – Maryland’s comptroller joined local leaders at Ocean City Elementary School this week to offer students a lesson on taxes.On Monday, officials with Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore – a local nonprofit that educates students on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness – held its first Leadership Day at Ocean City… Read more »
Resort Plans To Remove Highway Curb Extensions
OCEAN CITY – A resort committee heard an update this week on State Highway Administration projects taking place this fall, including a plan to remove several bump-outs along Philadelphia Avenue.In an Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting last Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal Adkins provided the committee with an update on fall projects taking place in… Read more »