BERLIN — In what appears to be another attempt to hold large poultry companies accountable for their contribution to pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, a pair of state lawmakers this week introduced legislation in the General Assembly that would apply a tax, or “fee,” of five cents for every chicken raised across the Eastern Shore… Read more »
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Worcester Retains Red Doors For Summer Programs
SNOW HILL — Worcester County has renewed its contract with Red Doors Community Center for the STEP UP and Reach for the Stars programs.Owing to the success of last year’s programs, which were the first done without federal help, the County Commission also agreed to a five-year pilot program, though nothing that far in the… Read more »
New OC Brewery Clears Council, Planning Hurdles; Concerns Not Enough To Derail Developer’s Plans
OCEAN CITY – The proposed Ocean City Brewing Company received two key approvals this week — first came the granting of a conditional use by the Mayor and City Council followed by site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.A few weeks ago, the Ocean City Brewing Company project was brought before the Planning… Read more »
County Raid Nets Drugs, Guns
BERLIN — Local law enforcement officials late last week conducted sweeping raids at locations from one end of Worcester to the other, resulting in the seizure of narcotics and weapons and four arrests.Worcester’s Criminal Enforcement Team, a highly specialized drug enforcement unit of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, executed four coordinated search and seizure warrants… Read more »
AGH Offers Stepping On Program
BERLIN – Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those ages 65 and older. In 2008, 2.1 million non-fatal fall injuries among older adults were treated in emergency departments, resulting in more than 559,000 patients being hospitalized.Twenty to 30 percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as lacerations,… Read more »
‘Rebel Chef’ Set To Appear At OC Trade Expo
OCEAN CITY — Winner of the second season of Food Network’s Extreme Chef, Terry French will be taking attendees on a culinary adventure as he takes the stage on Sunday, March 9 during the 40th Annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo.Otherwise known as the “Rebel Chef,” French will lead folks through a Taste of the… Read more »
School Campaign Seeks To Boost Youth Health Literacy Levels
OCEAN CITY — Health literacy in Americans, especially youth, is despairingly low, but a new campaign at Ocean City Elementary aiming to improve literacy at an early age could help turn that around.The program is in the pilot stage at OCES and officials hope that it could eventually see integration across multiple grade levels and… Read more »
New Ocean City Mixed-Use Project’s Plans Approved
OCEAN CITY – A new K-Coast Surf Shop with an attached restaurant is expected to be built on 78th Street and the hope is to be open by spring of 2015.The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a site plan Tuesday of the proposed mixed-use project consisting of a restaurant and mercantile units to be located… Read more »
School Leader Explains To Tourism Officials Why He Opposes Change To Post-Labor Day Start
OCEAN CITY – The leader of Worcester County’s public schools system was met with dismay this week as Ocean City’s Economic Development Committee expressed frustration with his opposition in having public schools start after Labor Day.Wednesday morning’s Ocean City Economic Development Committee (EDC) special speaker was Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools Dr. Jerry B…. Read more »
Fenwick Seeks State Funding For Study On Sea Level Rise
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials voted last month to apply for state funding to conduct a sea level rise study to help prepare Fenwick for impacts in the future.Town Manager Merritt Burke announced to the Town Council on Jan. 23 the opportunity to apply for a Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Coastal… Read more »