BERLIN – Health officials in Worcester County are encouraging residents to get a flu vaccination.In an effort to serve all area residents, health officials at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) and the Worcester County Health Department will host flu vaccination clinics at various times and locations through the month of October.Nicole Morris, infection prevention employee health… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Each of the five candidates for city council along with two candidates for mayor of Ocean City acquitted themselves well during Wednesday’s forum hosted by American Legion Post 166, setting up what should be an interesting race on election day early next month.Providing the first real glimpse of the field of candidates… Read more »
NEWARK – Welding students at Worcester Technical High School are hoping a national contest could bring them a new classroom.Worcester Technical High School is one of three finalists in the Channellock Trade School Trade-Up contest. If the school’s video earns the most votes in the tool company’s Facebook contest, the school could win a $5,000… Read more »
BERLIN – After months of discussion, the Town of Berlin and the Berlin Fire Company are expected to agree to a contract for services next week.Mayor Gee Williams confirmed this week that a proposed contract for services would be on the agenda at Monday’s town council meeting. Berlin Fire Company (BFC) officials and town leaders… Read more »
SALISBURY – Sen. Jim Mathias and Del. Mary Beth Carozza shared views on everything from offshore wind to rising health care costs at a forum this week.On Tuesday, Mathias and Carozza, both candidates for the District 38 senate seat, faced off in a forum moderated by WBOC’s Steve Hammond and hosted by the Salisbury Area… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A lot of free family fun returns to Ocean City for the 7th Annual O.C.Toberfest over the next two weekends, Oct. 20-21 and 27-28.Everyone is invited to experience all the thrills of the giant Halloween Beach Maze during its two-weekend run. Children of all ages can enjoy a pleasant scream as they… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With much of the early talk about the municipal election focusing on the candidates, little has been said about the pending referendum for binding interest arbitration for the town’s firefighter-paramedics, but both sides fired salvos this week.When voters head to the polls for next month’s Ocean City municipal election, included on the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A mandate for wider sidewalks where practical in Ocean City was taken out of larger ordinance affecting code changes this week, but could return soon as its own stand-alone ordinance.Wider sidewalks throughout town where practical has been a long-standing goal for resort officials and has often become a standard condition for approval… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., the Art League of Ocean City will bring a high-energy national touring stage show to Ocean City at the Performing Arts Center. Artrageous is an interactive art and music experience for all ages, combining the visual and performing arts with audience participation.Tickets range from $25-$35,… Read more »
BERLIN – Two boxing champions made their way to Atlantic General Hospital’s new cancer care center last week to deliver flowers, sign autographs and offer words of encouragement.Patients at the new John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center received a surprise visit last Friday from current WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter and… Read more »