Seminar AttendedBERLIN – In recognizing the importance of protecting their customers’ financial investments, members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) participated in a flood insurance seminar on Thursday, July 17 at the association’s Berlin office.The seminar, which was taught by Phillip Rager, flood business development consultant with the Harleysville, Pa.-based Nationwide Insurance, focused on… Read more »

Apple Discount Drugs President Jeff Sherr, right, received on Monday the Health Mart® Community Healthcare Excellence Award for consistently providing care and services that add measurable value to patient health care and community wellness. Sherr, pictured with McKesson Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Shaun Morse, is one of 10 pharmacists nationwide to receive the award. Submitted PhotosOn… Read more »

June Market ReportBERLIN – June figures from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) reflect an across-the-board increase in sales of single-family homes in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.Wicomico and Somerset counties saw the most drastic increase in new sales/contracts, each showing a roughly 66 percent spike compared to June 2013. Worcester County saw a 20… Read more »

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last week at the new Seaside Village, a new residential community located at the intersection of Route 50 and Inlet Isle Lane in West Ocean City. Above Lennar officials are joined by Senator Jim Mathias as well as representatives of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Jeanette… Read more »

Delaware Business Systems representatives Chad Hastings and Jason Blusk, second from left and right respectively, recently presented Stephen Decatur High School students Connor Forte and Kris Rorke with $500 toward the Beach Bots Robotics Club. Both Forte and Rorke served internships with DBS. Also pictured are Coordinator of Instruction Diane Stulz and SDHS Principal Tom Zimmer…. Read more »

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Hope and Life Outreach Center (HALO) in Salisbury. HALO operates a daily shelter for those in transition, extended shelter for women/children in transition and daily meals to anyone in the community. Above, Ryan Kirby, Resident Director of Merrill Lynch in Salisbury, presents… Read more »

Safety Center RecognizedBERLIN – The Maryland Patient Safety Center announced that Atlantic General Hospital has been recognized in the “Circle of Honor” for Patient Safety and Innovation for submitting a solution that contributed to a significant reduction of hospital acquired pressure ulcers.This solution is just one example of why Atlantic General Hospital continues to be… Read more »

Conference AttendedOCEAN CITY — Mann Properties Vice President Igor Conev recently attended the national conference for community managers in Orlando, Fla. from May 14-17.Conev, only one of two managers from the Delmarva Peninsula, attended 16 hours in advanced classes in governance, legal, insurance and risk management. Conev belongs to the prestigious elite of managers by… Read more »

Bank Joins MarketplaceBERLIN — Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc., holding company for Taylor Bank, has been approved to trade on OTCQX, the top financial marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group.Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. is among eight publicly-traded banks and bank holding companies nationwide that were admitted to the marketplace under new streamlined qualifications for… Read more »

Barn 34 owners Mike, Michael and Mary Ann Lawson celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce last Thursday. Additionally, the family accepted a ceremonial check representing the $265,000 VOLT loan it secured through the county. The owners are pictured with Senator Jim Mathias, Economic Development Director… Read more »