OCEAN PINES – A county nonprofit will launch a program in Ocean Pines next week that provides support services to senior citizens.Beginning July 1, the Worcester County Commission on Aging (WorCOA) will offer a membership program that provides key services to Ocean Pines residents ages 65 and older.As part of the program – entitled Community… Read more »
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Portuguese Man-Of-War Discovered On Fenwick Beach
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island confirmed a Portuguese man-of-war washed up on the beach this week.Tim Ferry, captain of the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol, said a Portuguese man-of-war was found in the sand at Houston Street on Wednesday afternoon.The Portuguese man-of-war is classified as a species of siphonophore with a balloon-like float and tentacles… Read more »
AGH Awarded $175K Grant For New Pain Rehab Program Aimed At Breaking Addiction Cycle
BERLIN – A $175,000 grant is expected to benefit a new pain rehabilitation program at Atlantic General Hospital.Last week, Allan Anderson, chair of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) presented Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) with a $175,000 grant for the hospital’s new pain rehabilitation program at Atlantic General Pain Center.“This is the first time… Read more »
Fenwick Council Approves Tax Increase On Rentals; Business Community Opposed Move
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island agreed to increase gross rental receipts last week, despite opposition from the business community.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment that would increase taxes for rentals in both the residential and commercial zones.The ordinance change includes a .5 percent tax… Read more »
Wicomico Student Selected For National Conference
SALISBURY – A Wicomico County student has been nominated by a Nobel Prize winner to attend a national academy later this month.Wicomico High School student Aniya Brinson, who will be entering 10th grade in the fall, will attend the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists’ annual Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders from… Read more »
Wicomico Charter Changes Tabled For Now
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week tabled a vote on two charter amendments opposed by Council Executive Bob Culver.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to table a vote on potential charter amendments that would alter how deputy directors are appointed and how county departments transfer capital assets.Earlier this month, County Executive… Read more »
Wicomico Council Unanimously Supports $150M Budget
SALISBURY – County leaders have adopted a $150.9 million budget for fiscal year 2019.In a special legislative session last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2019 operating budget with several amendments.Council President John Cannon noted the county had reduced projected revenues by $411,197 – from $151.3 million to $150.9… Read more »
Surprise Time Capsule Located At Old Church Amid Renovation Project
BERLIN – A large renovation project at one local church has unearthed a hidden time capsule filled with 19th century books and documents.Church leaders at Taylorville United Methodist Church in Berlin were surprised late last month to discover a tattered tin box containing a Bible, hymnal, account book and letters hiding within the building’s cornerstone.The… Read more »
Fenwick Incumbents Retain Seats
FENWICK ISLAND – It appears Fenwick Island will have no contested election this year, as the three outgoing members of council were the only ones to meet the application deadline for reelection.In a special meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council Wednesday, town leaders voted unanimously to receive the names of candidates in this year’s town… Read more »
June Marks 50th Anniversary For South Moon Under
BERLIN – A retail company founded in Ocean City will celebrate its 50th anniversary next weekend.This month, South Moon Under will celebrate 50 years of business with a weekend of discounts, giveaways, trunk shows and more.Since 1968, South Moon Under has grown from a small Ocean City surf shop to a national brand with 31… Read more »