BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital’s 24th Annual Penguin Swim will take place in the cold waters off of 91st Street next week.On Jan. 1 of each year, hundreds of individuals brave the chilly conditions and frigid ocean to take part in Atlantic General Hospital’s (AGH) annual Penguin Swim.Last year, the event attracted 879 swimmers, 47… Read more »
PITTSVILLE – A walk-through Christmas lights display in Pittsville marked its 20th and final year of operation this week.Since the 1990s, homeowners Bill and Ginger Morrison have welcomed community members onto their Parker Place property each Christmas for a free, walk-through holiday display that features lights, decorations, figurines, hot chocolate, popcorn and appearances by Santa.While… Read more »
SALISBURY – An organization’s annual wreath-laying initiative made its way to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center last week to honor America’s veterans.Last Thursday, a convoy of motorcycles, police cars and tractor-trailers with the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America arrived at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial located in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week rejected a 234-acre land donation after an environmental study revealed potential pollution issues.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to reject a 234.67-acre land donation from Connelly Mill Associates LLP.The property, located next to the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and within the City of Salisbury corporate… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A national walking campaign is expected to engage Worcester County residents.Beginning Jan. 1, 2018 and running through April 8, the Worcester County Health Department will take part in the second annual 1 Billion Steps Challenge, a public initiative through the American Public Health Association that promotes broader health efforts and encourages active… Read more »
SALISBURY – A $78,000 grant is expected to fund treatment group meetings at the Wicomico County Detention Center.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from the detention center to accept a $78,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program.George Kaloroumakis, director of the detention center,… Read more »
SALISBURY – East Salisbury Elementary School student Jeremiah Ward was sitting at his desk in class on Monday when an unexpected visitor walked through the door. It was his brother.After months of planning, Army Pfc. Timothy Oradat said he was excited to surprise Jeremiah for Christmas. Since July, Oradat has been stationed at a U.S…. Read more »
BERLIN – A docudrama filmed on Assateague Island and in other parts of Maryland will premiere on PBS next Tuesday.On Dec. 26, “The Sultan and the Saint,” a historical film that dramatizes the dialogues between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Muhammad Al-Kamil during the Fifth Crusade, will air on national television.Earlier last year, Baltimore-based… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A well-known resort establishment this week opened its doors to feed those less fortunate in the community.On Tuesday evening, more than 200 individuals filed into The Original Greene Turtle in Ocean City for a free, hot meal.Dawn Hodge, the Greene Turtle’s marketing and office manager, said the dinner is part of the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A $5,000 civility grant is expected to benefit library patrons and community members.On Tuesday, Library Director Jennifer Ranck briefed the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees on a $5,000 grant that the library system would apply for in the coming week.Ranck explained the Howard County Library System’s Choose Civility program is offering… Read more »