MARYLAND–Superintendent Debbie Darden recently announced the next step toward completing the bayside picnic and south ocean beach parking areas removal and relocation environmental assessment: a Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the preferred alternative has been signed by NPS Regional Director, Mike Caldwell and is now posted online. The NPS received comments from many… Read more »

NEWARK–Worcester County Emergency Services invites the public to participate in a free, eight-session Community Emergency Response Team course. The training takes place at the Fire Training Center, located on Central Site Lane in Newark, on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., April 9 through May 21, with CPR training to take place during class on April 23…. Read more »

BERLIN–When Mayor Gee Williams raised his glass at the Burley Oak Brewing Company during those first clock ticks after midnight into Tuesday morning, it was to toast Berlin’s becoming Budget Travel Magazine’s Coolest Small Town in America, 2014. While it might have signaled the end of the contest, the toast was unarguably marking the beginning… Read more »

OCEAN PINES—During a Feb. 21 meeting, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2014-2015, which begins May 1. According to a statement released by the OPA, “The FY 2015 Budget reflects Total Revenues of $10,229,558 and Operating Expenses and Transfers of the same amount, a Basic Annual Assessment… Read more »

NEWARK, DEL. – Delmarva Power on Feb. 18 began issuing natural gas rate refunds to customers.  The refund, which will include interest paid to the customer, is a result of the most recent natural gas rate case settlement in October 2013.   In July 2013, following Delaware law, Delmarva Power implemented a temporary natural gas… Read more »

BERLIN—The Town Council voted to approve road closures for Women Supporting Women’s Second Annual High Heel Race, which this year is scheduled for June 6, during the Feb. 10 meeting. Mary Henderson, office coordinator for the Worcester County Chapter, said the first such race, which took place last year, was well attended. She thanked the… Read more »

BERLIN—The Berlin Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers was held at Waterman’s Seafood Company on Feb. 20. Receiving awards at the chamber’s awards ceremony year were Ruth Koontz, of Main St Deli, who received the New Business Award; Donna Compher of Sisters, who received the Philanthropist Award; and Jan Quick of… Read more »

MARYLAND–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the 2014 Hazel Minority Teacher’s Scholarship Award. The application deadline is May 2. Scholarship amounts of up to $2,000 will be awarded. Eligible minority residents in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties who are interested in pursuing a teaching career, have demonstrated financial need, community… Read more »

MARYLAND—Delegate Norm Conway (D-38B) and Berlin Town Councilmember Lisa Hall testified before the General Assembly’s Environmental Matters Committee on Feb. 21 to bring the matter of pedestrian safety to a statewide level of awareness. Conway testified at the committee’s first reading of HB 873, a bill he has sponsored to update the maximum speed limit… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines is offering a pickleball clinic on Sundays from 2-3 p.m; beginning Sunday, March 2, and running for four weeks. This clinic is a family-friendly beginner’s course.  All equipment is provided at no additional charge. This increasingly popular sport is a cross between ping pong, badminton and tennis. The cost is $15 per… Read more »