WEST OCEAN CITY — Two weeks after their West Ocean City home was raided by federal law enforcement officials and their local partners, two Ocean City men were indicted Thursday in New York for their alleged roles in trafficking significant quantities of untaxed cigarettes, the same crimes they were convicted of in 2015.On Thursday, Oct…. Read more »
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County last week voted to approve the design development phase for the replacement of Beaver Run Elementary School.The approval comes seven months after the school board voted to issue a $1.8 million contract to Hord Coplan Macht for design services and more than three months after accepting a schematic… Read more »
BERLIN — Ocean Breeze Alpacas will host an annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the farm at 10304 Caleb Road in Berlin. In the event of rain, the event will be held Sunday, Oct. 28.The farm will be open free to the public for tours, demonstrations and… Read more »
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 »
SALISBURY – Candidates running for the post of Wicomico County Executive were given an opportunity to share their views on several issues in a forum held at Salisbury University this month.Last Wednesday, current County Executive Bob Culver, a Republican, faced off against challengers Jack Heath, an Independent, and Democrat John Hamilton in a forum hosted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week agreed to relax some of the fees associated with charitable event next month involving a parade of jeeps fundraiser.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a request to approve a special event involving Ocean City Jeep Club and the Toys for Tots program. The event calls… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to extend a moratorium on the establishment of tattoo shops in Berlin last week.At the recommendation of the Berlin Tattoo Ordinance Committee, the town council voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on tattoo shops in Berlin until Nov. 18, 2020.“In the interim we hope to be able to finish the… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – Maryland’s comptroller joined local leaders at Ocean City Elementary School this week to offer students a lesson on taxes.On Monday, officials with Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore – a local nonprofit that educates students on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness – held its first Leadership Day at Ocean City… Read more »
BERLIN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County announced this week construction will begin this fall on a new habitat house in Bishopville, fulfilling a long-held dream for the home’s future owner.Ashley Zlotorzynski of Ocean Pines learned in March that she had been selected for homeownership.“Owning my first home is everything to me,” Zlotorzynski says. “It’s… Read more »
BERLIN — On Friday, Nov. 9, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. will hold its Annual Celebration to celebrate 43 years of serving the community.The celebration will be held in the Ray Community Room, in the Worcester Youth & Family office, located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin, from 5-7 p.m. The event… Read more »
