Atlantic General Reports Mild Flu Season Thus Far; No Precautions At Hospital Yet

BERLIN – Despite regional activity, hospital officials in Worcester County are reporting a mild flu season.With the 2018-2019 flu season well underway, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) esti...

Swim Ocean City Event Founder Plans Support For Local Charities

BERLIN – Residents at Diakonia last week were treated to a rotisserie chicken dinner courtesy of Swim Ocean City, a local nonprofit.But founder Corey Davis said Tuesday’s donation was just...

We Remember Those We Have Lost – January 25, 2019

Richard Bryan ZimmermanOCEAN CITY — Richard Bryan Zimmerman, age 74, of Ocean City, MD, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at Coastal Hospice on the Lake surrounded by his loving family.From his birth i...

Habitat For Humanity Accepts $5,000 Donation From First Shore Federal

Andrea Bowland, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, center, accepted a $5,000 donation from First Shore Federal, presented by Ocean Pines Branch Manager Debbie Tingle, lef...

Docks To Promote Outdoor Tourism

SNOW HILL – New floating docks are expected to promote safety and encourage paddling on the Pocomoke River.Recently, the town of Snow Hill installed floating docks in two of its parks.Ann Gibb,...

Paramedic Foundation Presents $99K Grant To OCFD

OCEAN CITY – A $99,000 contribution to the Ocean City Fire Department will allow paramedics to improve their skills using new training equipment.This month, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD...

Commissioners Want To Add Rental License Requirement To Boost Revenue

SNOW HILL – Officials agreed to update Worcester County’s zoning code and explore rental licensing requirements this week.As the popularity of services such as Airbnb grows, the Worcester ...

Worcester Prep Presents Middle School Basketball Sports Awards

Worcester Preparatory School recently presented middle school basketball sports awards at a ceremony. The seventh grade girls honorees were Ansley Gardner, MVP; Esi Mehilli, Coaches Award; and Mary K...

Bar Bingo Event To Benefit Family

WEST OCEAN CITY — Residents will gather next week for a special night of bar bingo at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City for the benefit of local kid battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Max ...

Things I Like – January 25, 2019

Hearing a howling wind outside from bedNot having to rush in the morningThat Piaza has gluten- and dairy-free pizzaGetting a check from my health insurance providerPhotos of a snow-covered BoardwalkHe...