ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – A barrage of rain and wind pounded the Maryland coastline last weekend in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, causing officials in Assateague to close certain areas of the park, according to Liz Davis, chief of interpretation and education for Assateague Island National Seashore.Beaches in both the Maryland and Virginia districts of the… Read more »
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OCFD, School Partner On Fire Prevention Week
OCEAN CITY – Officials with the Ocean City Fire Department gave live demonstrations to students at Ocean City Elementary School Thursday in an effort to raise awareness on fire prevention and safety.“I look forward to this every year,” Deputy Fire Marshal Ryan Whittington said. “It is fun to do.”In the day’s events, firefighters spoke with… Read more »
Family-Owned Business Offers Water Quality Service Options
OCEAN CITY – Hague Quality Water of Maryland is currently operating in its 23rd year as a family-owned water treatment business, providing many homeowners and businesses with solutions to their water problems.Brian Edwards, president of the company, reports his customers have come to expect a higher level of quality from their services and constantly receive… Read more »
State Official Stresses Tourism’s Economic Importance
OCEAN CITY – Officials with the state’s Tourism Development Office spoke with members of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association at an economic development committee meeting this month about the importance of tourism dollars.Within the presentation, members were able to see the impact of Ocean City’s tourism on economic development.Liz Fitzsimmons, managing director of Tourism, Film… Read more »
Hunting Enthusiast Pens Book Of Waterfowl Tales
BERLIN – C.L. Marshall has so many duck hunting stories, that he could write a book about them, and that is exactly what he did.In his newest book, Chesapeake Bay Duck Hunting Tales, Marshall addresses the good and bad aspects of the sport through a collection of short stories that span more than 40 years.“Over… Read more »
Woman’s ‘Rise Up For The Fallen’ Trek Wraps Up In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – One woman completed a cross-country run Saturday with a final stop in Ocean City.Jan Walker of Knoxville, Tenn. began her journey March 1 and has since taken a southern route from Oceanside, Calif., to raise awareness and money for the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trails, approximately 1,300 miles of pathway that connects… Read more »
Bishopville Man Achieves Goal To Catch A Fish In Every State
BERLIN – Howard Martin was the baggage porter, his wife Karen was the driver, and their friends Bob and Helen Morrison acted as the scout and trip coordinator.In a team effort, the group would set off on yearly trips that would lead to a 15-year quest to complete Martin’s bucket list. The goal: to catch… Read more »
Ocean City Plans Annual Halloween-Related Events
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will host its annual O.C.toberfest weekend events starting Oct. 22 and ending Oct. 30.Jessica Waters, communications manager for the town, said the events have grown in size and will have new activities for the 2016 fall season.“This year, we have the most events ever,” Waters said. “It’s… Read more »
Horticulture Students To Represent State At Symposium
SALISBURY – Two students from Parkside High School’s Department of Career and Technology Education will represent Maryland at an international symposium later this month in Des Moines, Iowa.Parkside seniors Logan Dennis and Layla Renshaw will join 200 students from 30 other states and territories and seven other countries for the Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, Oct…. Read more »
Federal Grant Results In Hypertension Pilot Program On Shore
BERLIN – Health departments in Maryland and five other states will each receive $500,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct a two-year pilot program that screens patients for hypertension at the dentist’s office.The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said it will conduct the pilot program in Worcester,… Read more »