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Worcester County Health Department Warns of Rabid Animals
WORCESTER COUNTY, MD - Officials say a rabid bat was found in Pocomoke, and a rabid raccoon was found in Berlin. Worcester County Health Officials say this week, a bat was collected from a home in the 600 block of Market Street in Pocomoke City and tested positive for rabies. Additionally, a rabid raccoon was found on Ninepin Branch Road in Berlin.
Anne Arundel County Angler Catches Maryland State Record Blueline Tilefish
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes London J. Anthony of Pasadena as a new state record holder for blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) in the Atlantic division. Anthony caught the 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish on August 24 while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. He was...
Indian River High expansion sought via referendum
An expansion of the original footprint of the 20-year-old Indian River High School to accommodate capacity challenges and a new culinary arts pathway will require the Department of Education's approval of a certificate of necessity and passage of a referendum.
Atlantic General Hospital to provide free community flu clinics
MARYLAND – Atlantic General Hospital & Health System is again providing community flu vaccination with a series of free clinics for those ages 13 and older. No appointment is required. Clinic dates are subject to change based upon flu vaccine availability. Flu Clinics:. Sept 26, 2024 | 10 a.m....
Ocean City debates hiring more people to fix rental property inspection process
While agreeing that something should be done to fix Ocean City’s inspection process for rental properties, city officials this week shared concerns about hiring five new employees to inspect properties on a rotating basis. Deputy City Manager JR Harmon, Fire Marshal Josh Bunting and Planning and Community Development Director...
Ocean City Fire Department enhances water rescue capabilities
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Fire Department has announced the purchase of an advanced sonar device, an amazing tool to assist first responders in water rescues. Over the past few weeks, members of the department’s dive team have undergone training in the bay and ocean to familiarize themselves with this new technology.
BPW Approves Funding for Pocomoke Water Infrastructure Project and Worcester County Parks
Projects in Pocomoke and Worcester County have received funding approval from the Board of Public Works, including up to $777,000 for the improvements to the water transmission and distribution system in Pocomoke City and over $349,500 for community parks in Worcester County. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Pocomoke City and surrounding area says clean drinking water is a priority for public health and safety and that she is glad to see this funding has come through for Pocomoke to be used to improve the overall water quality for local residents. The funding for improvements to community parks include Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin and Cypress Park in Pocomoke.
Ocean City to conduct hearing on request to close Bayview Lane downtown
The Ocean City Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the closure of Bayview Lane after hearing a request from Delmarva Power and Da Lazy Lizard this week. While an initial motion was made to deny the proposal in its entirety, the Mayor and Council on Tuesday ultimately agreed to schedule a public hearing on the closure and abandonment of Bayview Lane between 1st and 2nd streets. City Manager Terry McGean said staff had made the determination that the portion of Bayview Lane was not needed for public use.
Speak Up: Millsboro hears options for Del. 24 juncture
Del. 24, heading west out of town, is busy and getting busier, due to the growth of the large golf community of Plantation Lakes. The road's intersection with Delaware Avenue has caught the Delaware Department of Transportation's eye: From January 2019 to January 2024, data shows that there were 30 vehicular collisions there.
Women’s Civic Club of Bethany nears 100 years of service
Leading up to its 100th anniversary, the Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach is sharing historical snippets from its archives. The minutes of the club’s founding Aug. 3, 1925, are beautifully handwritten in a notebook that contains meeting records through July 9, 1930. The first entry says, in...
Community Bank Delaware supports Post 28's Space Force Veterans flagpole
MILLSBORO - Community Bank Delaware recently presented American Legion Post 28 $3,000 in support of their flagpole dedicated to Space Force Veterans, who secure our Nation’s interests in, from,
This week in Ocean City pictures
Let’s look at ten of the pictures taken in Ocean City, Maryland over the past week between August 24th and August 30th. This past week saw two major events (OC Air Show and https://oceancityjeepfest.com) which provided many picture opportunities. But for the sake of brevity, we are including only a few pictures in this summary. So, here’s some of our favorite pictures for our OC Week in Review.
Live Entertainment in Ocean City for Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend signals the bittersweet end of summer, and what better way to celebrate than with a three-day getaway to Ocean City? Beyond the beach and Boardwalk, the town comes alive with music, offering a vibrant soundtrack to your long weekend. Here’s a taste of the live music scene you can expect:
Tickets Now on Sale for Art League of Ocean City’s Annual “pARTy of the Year”
OCEAN CITY, MD — August 23, 2024 — The Art League of Ocean City announces tickets are now on sale for their annual “pARTy of the Year” to be held on Oct. 9, 2024, 6-9 p.m. at the Embers Restaurant at District 24 in Ocean City.
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