BERLIN – The Worcester County Library will receive a new catalog system this summer that will give users access to publications from eight counties in Maryland.Jennifer Ranck, director of the Worcester County Library system, said the changeover from its current Lower Shore Library Consortium to a new Integrated Library System (ILS) will take place later… Read more »
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‘Stop The Bleed’ Demo Teaches Lifesaving Skills
OCEAN CITY – A national security initiative made its way to the Ocean City beach this week to teach people bleeding control techniques.As part of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention this week, advanced life support (ALS) instructors with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) offered a “Stop the Bleed” demonstration Monday to those… Read more »
New Youth Sportsplex In Pittsville Called ‘Great Asset’
OCEAN CITY – Business partners of the Mid-Atlantic Youth Sportsplex (MAYS) met with Ocean City officials and tourism industry leaders this month to share and to garner support for the new operation.In a Tourism Commission meeting last Monday, John Barrett and Jay Phillips briefed committee members on the progress of the new sports complex and… Read more »
Wicomico To Advance $320K For Library Improvements
SALISBURY – The Wicomico Public Libraries will receive $320,000 from the county in the form of a cash advance to fund capital improvements at its downtown branch until the state reimburses the library system for the projects.In a legislative session of the Wicomico County Council Tuesday, Andrea Berstler, executive director of Wicomico Public Libraries, requested… Read more »
Coastal Hospice Facility Named After Macky And Pam Stansell; OC Restaurateurs Huge Supporters Of Charity Over Years
OCEAN PINES – Officials with Coastal Hospice this week honored Macky and Pam Stansell for their charitable contributions by naming the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean building after them.On Thursday, both the Stansells and members of Coastal Hospice’s fundraising committee were recognized for their efforts in a ceremony at the waterfront location.President Alane Capen said… Read more »
Sea Turtle Washed Ashore In Ocean City On Saturday
OCEAN CITY – A leatherback sea turtle washed ashore in Ocean City last weekend, hours after it was first seen in the shallow areas of the water.Tyaskin resident Jody Earp said she and her family were on the beach for the OC Air Show when they saw the sea turtle swimming close to the shore… Read more »
Wicomico’s Pilot Health Program Called ‘Promising Practice’
SALISBURY – Officials from various government entities met last month to recognize a program’s successful efforts to reduce the number of overdoses and lead individuals to treatment.Wicomico County’s Community Outreach Addictions Team (COAT) was recently designated as a Promising Practice from the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ National Connection for Local Public… Read more »
OC Plans Rental License Check On Airbnb Properties
OCEAN CITY – With the growing presence of online short-term rental operations like Airbnb and VRBO, resort officials will begin identifying the number of property owners who are using the sites to operate short-term rentals without a license.On Monday, members of the Tourism Commission heard from Mayor Rick Meehan regarding plans to sample Ocean City… Read more »
10th Annual OC Air Show On Tap This Weekend
OCEAN CITY – Military demonstrations, air-sea races and a variety of aerial displays will highlight this year’s 10th Annual OC Air Show.Returning to this year’s air show are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who will headline this year’s event following several demonstrations, races and flyovers from both military and private performers.Chris Dirato, director of public… Read more »
Silent Vigil Planned For Brooke Mulford Monday Night
BERLIN – Salisbury native and community figure Brooke Mulford, age 12, died early Monday morning after a long battle with cancer.Mulford’s mother, Amy Stanton Mulford, shared the news in a Facebook message Monday.“At 1:04 am Brooke went from my arms into the arms of Jesus… Sweet Brooke you were the most amazing person I ever… Read more »