Practitioner RetiresBERLIN – After five decades of dedicated and compassionate patient care, women’s health nurse practitionerNicki Akstinas has announced her retirement.Akstinas has spent the last 12 years caring for women of Worcester County and the surrounding area with her colleagues at Atlantic General Women’s Health. September 29, 2023 will be her last day.Patients can transfer… Read more »
Physician HiredBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials have announced that Dr. Cristian F. Salgado is joining the health system on Sept. 11, 2023, to provide pediatric care to Worcester County and the surrounding area.Salgado completed his pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, after attending University of Maryland School of Medicine,… Read more »
Director NamedSALISBURY – With more than 15 years of professional experience in higher education, civic engagement and non-profit leadership, Dr. Kim Fabbri-Greener has been announced as Salisbury University’s next career services director.She comes to SU from the University of South Florida (USF), where she served as an associate director in the institution’s Center for Leadership… Read more »
Funding RecipientSALISBURY – TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) recently named Salisbury University’s Dave and Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship among the inaugural recipients of Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program funding.“This award will help us to expand the impact of the Rommel Center and reach new communities of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs,” said Michael Jensen, SU executive… Read more »
Venue RecognizedOCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Yacht Club has once again secured the prestigious title of “Best Wedding Venue” in Worcester County, as declared by the readers of Coastal Style magazine.This marks the third time in four years that the Yacht Club has received such recognition from Coastal Style readers. Ocean Pines’ venues were… Read more »
Director WelcomedSALISBURY – The principals of Gillis Gilkerson (GGI) are pleased to announce the growth of their team with the addition of Jamie Heater as Gillis Gilkerson’s director of marketing.Heater joins the team with over 15 years of experience, having previously served as executive director for Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District and as an advertising… Read more »
New Clinical OfficerSALISBURY – Coastal Hospice has appointed, Ann Lovely, RN, BSN, CHPN, as chief clinical officer.Lovely is a certified hospice and palliative care nurse with more than 20 years of experience in end-of-life care.“Ann is one of our most experienced clinical leaders,” said Coastal Hospice President & CEO Monica Escalante. “Her well-rounded knowledge of… Read more »
Casino RevenuesBERLIN – Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $163,717,230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $971,931 (0.6%) compared to June 2022.Casino gaming contributions to the state in June 2023 totaled $69,430,233, an increase of $1,072,086 (1.6%) compared to June 2022.Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in… Read more »
Parks RecognizedOCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks has been recognized by the travel blog, airportparkingreservations.com, as one of the top 20 Most Loved Theme Parks in America.The index looked at several factors, including the number of rides, roller coasters, the cost of entry and the number of Instagram posts for each amusement park. Jolly… Read more »
Property SoldSALISBURY – John McClellan with SVN Miller Commercial has sold Westwood Business Center in Salisbury, Md. The industrial complex is located on the west side of Wicomico County.The property spans 31,600 square feet consisting of two buildings, fully occupied by Sherwin Williams flooring and Capital Electric (a subsidiary of Paris-based Sonepar). The two companies… Read more »