BERLIN – The Worcester County Health Department has shifted its focus in the “Decisions Matter” campaign to target a larger audience after last year’s kickoff.The campaign, which ran from July to September of 2015, originally focused on improving teen decisions with substance abuse, but has since evolved to reach all populations in the county.The campaign… Read more »
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Campaign Mascot Named Through Online Contest
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Walk Smart Lifeguard Crab now has a name: Cheswick.After narrowing submissions to four choices earlier this summer, social media participants of the Maryland State Highway Administration’s crab naming competition selected Cheswick, gathering 4,028 of more than 5,500 votes.The name was revealed to an audience at Fish Tales on Sept. 1.In… Read more »
Berlin Business Plans Fall Outdoor Market
BERLIN – Urban Nectar is starting its fall market for the season, beginning Sept. 11.The outdoor market will take place every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. and will offer products from 10 local vendors, according to owner Shanen Cute.These products include produce, greens, soaps, lotions, goat milk, gourmet treats, jewelry and more.Cute says these… Read more »
Brooks Opens Third Crabcake Factory In Resort Area
OCEAN CITY – When the Crabcake Factory Seafood House quietly opened its doors Friday, nobody planned on a crowd.Fifteen minutes later, the restaurant and bar were full.Through word of mouth, the news of this soft opening spread to locals and tourists alike.By Saturday night, individuals had to wait an hour to be seated.Located on 120th… Read more »
Local Group Observes International Overdose Awareness Day With OC Gathering
OCEAN CITY – Attendees started gathering on the beach between 2nd and 3rd streets Wednesday night. More than 40 people were in attendance and no one was alike.In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction members and newcomers gathered around to represent loved ones, deceased and living, who have… Read more »
Inaugural Dine United OC Contest Hopes To Meet $50K Goal This Weekend
BERLIN – As of Aug. 15, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s first Dine United OC competition has raised more than $33,000.Proceeds from the competition, which ends Labor Day, will go to 74 local programs that focus on education, health and financial stability.The organization’s Community Impact Committee, a group of volunteers with expertise in… Read more »
State Rallies To Create Blood Donation Day; Shortages Reported Nationwide
BERLIN – Maryland has established its own Blood Donation Day as national shortages reach dangerous levels.The state has taken its lead from Dr. Daliah Wachs, a radio personality, professor and physician who has worked with the American Red Cross, United Blood Service and blood banks to create a National Blood Donation Week from Sept. 4… Read more »