OCEAN CITY — Since declining in January, U.S. Treasury yields have been volatile and range bound. The causes of this performance include difficulties investors have experienced interpreting the timing and speed of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) future interest rate hikes and uncertainty about the strength of the economic recovery.Recent readings on the economy, from the… Read more »
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Employees RecognizedSALISBURY — Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s 2014 Employees of the Year, Debbie Grant, of the Endoscopy Department, middle left and Paulette Purnell, of Outpatient Chemotherapy, middle right, are congratulated by Dr. Peggy Naleppa, President/CEO and PRMC Chairman of the Board of Trustees William McCain at PRMC’s recent Employee Recognition Banquet with signs that will… Read more »
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Wicomico To Host National SeriesSALISBURY — – At a press conference held on Thursday, April 24, Wicomico County and the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) unveiled details on a national sports marketing event coming to Delmarva this May.USSSA Vice President of Fast Pitch Bill Dowell and Wicomico County Director of Administration Wayne Strausburg announced… Read more »
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Officers InstalledOCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association held its annual Installation of Officers Dinner on April 24 at Harrison’s Harbor Watch.New officers installed include, pictured back from left, Doug Buxbaum, Buxy’s Salty Dog; Mark Elman, Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel; G. Hale Harrison, Harrison Group; Austin Purnell, OC Motels; and Bob Torrey, Happy Jack Pancake… Read more »
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New Liquor Store OpensOCEAN CITY — Earlier this month, Worcester County held a dedication ceremony for its Department of Liquor Control Shore Spirits retail store on 16th Street in Ocean City. Above, from left, are Commissioners Jim Bunting and Louise Gulyas, DLC Director Bobby Cowger, Commissioners Bud Church and Judy Boggs and landlord Tony Christ…. Read more »
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Service Achieves RatingSALISBURY – Peninsula Home Care, a licensed and certified home health service provider headquartered on the Lower Eastern Shore, announced its Salisbury and Ocean Pines branch offices have achieved deficiency-free ratings upon completion of a major State of Maryland performance survey.“A deficiency-free rating is a stamp of approval from the state for Peninsula… Read more »
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Aquatics Director NamedOCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Association has announced the appointment of Colby Phillips as its new Aquatics Director.As director, she will oversee operations of the Association’s five swimming pools, including four pools open in the summer and one year-round facility.Phillips brings to the position 20 years of experience with the Ocean City… Read more »
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Top Producer NamedOCEAN CITY — Karen Oass of the Long & Foster office in Ocean City has been named office top producer for the month of February.She is also a member of the Long & Foster President’s Club Hall of Fame, recognizing her achievement in sales volume for seven years or more.Office Welcomes RealtorBERLIN — Prudential… Read more »
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Job Fair AnnouncedBERLIN – Atlantic General Health System will be holding a job fair on Friday, April 4 to meet with prospective candidates for openings in their health system physician offices and Atlantic ImmediCare walk-in clinics. It will be held in the hospital lobby from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.On-site interviews will be held with qualified candidates… Read more »
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Apple Welcomes AssociationFRUITLAND Apple Discount Drugs welcomed to its Fruitland store the American Pharmacists Association. Apple will be featured in a national video presentation at the American Pharmacists Association’s General Session this fall. The association interviewed patients about how Apple services have positively impacted their health and well-being and spoke with owner Jeff Sherr about… Read more »