OCEAN CITY – More than 800 participants plunged into the Atlantic Ocean last week to raise $102,000 for Atlantic General Hospital.On New Year’s Day, 870 participants, sporting both costumes and bathing suits, took a dip in the chilling waters off Ocean City for the 28th Annual Penguin Swim.Despite the cold water temperatures and rainy conditions,… Read more »
BERLIN – As the nation enters its third calendar year of the pandemic, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan this week announced a new state of emergency and a series of executive orders aimed at addressing the COVID-19 surge.In a press conference held Monday, Hogan declared a 30-day state of emergency to combat the current COVID-19 surge… Read more »
WHALEYVILLE – The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate a fatal house fire in Whaleyville this week.At 2:38 p.m. on Monday, a neighbor called to report a house fire at 11519 Sheppard’s Crossing Road in Whaleyville. The neighbor then entered the burning home and rescued the sole occupant.Upon arrival, Berlin Fire Company personnel… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – With a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, association officials are now set to review the spending plan in upcoming meetings.As part of the annual budget process, the Ocean Pines Association Budget and Finance Committee will hold a review of the community’s proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 during a… Read more »
BERLIN – Community members are encouraged to eat local in celebration of Berlin Restaurant Week.Returning Jan. 10-16, officials say Berlin Restaurant Week is a chance for residents and visitors to dine at any participating eatery in town, try new culinary creations and take advantage of special offers.“It’s really important to eat local and support local… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Eastern Shore delegation came before county leaders last week seeking support for new legislation changing the rental eviction process in Wicomico County.In an hour-long work session last week, members of the Eastern Shore delegation met with the Wicomico County Council to seek a letter of support for legislation providing better property protection… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – As the seasonal housing shortage continues, a local restaurant management company is asking Ocean Pines homeowners to consider hosting J-1 students this summer.Matt Ortt Companies – Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage operator – began this week seeking local host families for this year’s J-1 student workers.The company is expected to have… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will return to Ocean City next month.On Friday, Jan. 7, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.For roughly 30 years, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has served as an uplifting event… Read more »
SALISBURY – A public hearing is set regarding a proposal to use federal funding for the design and engineering of a new fuel farm facility at the Salisbury airport.Last week, Airport Manager Tony Rudy came before the Wicomico County Council seeking a reallocation of CARES Act funding. Specifically, the airport proposes to transfer $150,000 earmarked… Read more »
BERLIN – Local health officials say a spike in COVID-19 cases is pushing hospitals and testing capabilities to their limits.As the Delta and Omicron variants continue to spread, local hospital systems and health departments are reporting an uptick in COVID-19 cases and an influx of people seeking COVID-19 tests.On Wednesday, the state reported 2,046 hospitalizations… Read more »