FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say the town’s new ParkMobile app has lowered the number of parking tickets issued to visitors.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last week, officials noted a significant decrease in parking tickets issued in September.Councilwoman Vicki Carmean said the number of parking tickets decreased from 20… Read more »
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Italian Performers Visit Hospital’s Cancer Care Patients
BERLIN – Two Italian performers visited Atlantic General Hospital’s cancer care center last week to visit with patients receiving treatment.Patients at the John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center received a surprise visit last Friday from Italian singer Ilaria Della Bidia and Italian pianist and composer Attilio Di Giovanni.Della Bidia – a professional… Read more »
AGH To Use $100K Grant To Expand Diabetes Services
BERLIN – A $100,000 grant is expected to help a local hospital expand its diabetes management program.In an award presentation last week, officials at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) received a $100,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to expand services for individuals with diabetes.The hospital’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Center will use the funds to expand its… Read more »
Open Space Grants To Help Two Wicomico Facilities
SALISBURY – More than $560,000 in Program Open Space funding is expected to benefit two recreation facilities in Wicomico County.Last Friday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the county had received funding through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space for projects at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and Schumaker Park.The Henry… Read more »
Wicomico Encouraged To Support Ban On Balloon Releases
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County are considering legislation banning the release of helium balloons.Introduced by County Executive Bob Culver in September, the proposed legislation would prohibit the release of non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons into the atmosphere.The legislative bill, submitted to the Wicomico County Council last month, would amend the county code to prohibit the… Read more »
Worcester Libraries To Remove Fines For Overdue Books
BERLIN – The Worcester County Library will become a fine-free system starting next month.In a board meeting earlier this month, Library Director Jennifer Ranck said the Worcester County Library will be the sixth system in Maryland and the fourth system in the Eastern Shore Library Consortium to adopt a fine-free policy.“I’m very excited about this… Read more »
Flannel Formal Benefit For Lower Shore Land Trust Announced
BERLIN – A fundraiser to benefit Lower Shore Land Trust will return to Berlin next month.On Saturday, Nov. 16, Lower Shore Land Trust will host its third annual Flannel Formal at the new Manor at Brooklyn Meadows, located in Berlin.“We don’t do these events very often, so fundraisers like this are critical to our organization… Read more »
Folk Festival’s Economic Impact Estimated At $45M
SALISBURY – A study of this year’s National Folk Festival revealed the event had a total economic impact of more than $45 million.In an overview with the Wicomico County Council last week, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day reported the 79th annual National Folk Festival attracted more than 153,000 attendees to the downtown area and generated more… Read more »
Halloween Countdown On For Berlin
BERLIN – Trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities will return to Berlin next week.Trick-or-treating will take place in Berlin on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said this year the town will team up with residents on Washington Street to adopt the theme Dia de los Muertos.Main Street merchants will… Read more »
Planned Christmas Show ‘About Hope And Good Will’
OCEAN CITY – A Christmas concert that addresses the opioid crisis with a message of hope for children and families will return to Ocean City this year with new performances and a school field trip.On Friday, Dec. 13, Brian’s Christmas Songbook will return to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.Now in its third year, Brian’s… Read more »
