(March 16, 2017) Correctional Officer Thomas Leimbach, 32, of Pocomoke City, Maryland, pleaded guilty on March 9, 2017 to his participation in a racketeering conspiracy operating at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge… Read more »
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Editor, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Engaging New Voices,” builds on the idea that we are stronger together, and that new partners and community members are needed to expand sexual assault prevention efforts. We can help the next generation foster attitudes that promote healthy relationships, equality and… Read more »
Pines gamble worthwhile
The Ocean Pines Association search for a general manager to take over from interim operational chief Brett Hill is akin to the “Forrest Gump” box of chocolates observation: “You never know what you’re going to get.” Or, as Director Dave Stevens put it, “You pays your money and takes your chances.” That’s about the size… Read more »
Seventh annual Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Expo
(March 16, 2017) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold the seventh annual Chamber Business Expo on Thursday, March 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. All Worcester County business people (employers and employees) are invited to attend and display their services or goods. Last year over 35 exhibitors displayed… Read more »
Opening of Hazel Family Foundation Touch Pool
(March 16, 2017) The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum in Pocomoke announced the grand opening of an interactive new exhibit. The Hazel Family Foundation Touch Pool is the culmination of more than a year of research and a custom exhibit, which attempts to bring guests closer to nature. “I think it’s very important to… Read more »
Business Briefs
UW welcomes Brown United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore announces the addition of a new volunteer center intern to promote services and opportunities throughout Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Eleanor Brown recently joined the United Way team because of a Volunteer Generation Fund grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office on Service &… Read more »
Get ‘lucky’ with otters at Delmarva Discovery Center
(March 16, 2017) The Delmarva Discovery Center is providing an opportunity for children to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special otter-themed event on Friday evening. “The Luck of the Otters: Hidden Treasures of the Delmarva,” which takes place at the Discovery Center in Pocomoke from 6-9 p.m., will offer kids a night of crafts,… Read more »
AGH Women’s Health Center now offers 3D mammography
(March 16, 2017) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System announces that the Atlantic General Women’s Health Center in West Ocean City now offers 3D mammography, ultrasound and bone density screening, conveniently located in the same complex as lab services, minor surgical procedures and routine gynecologic services. Now women can save time and trouble by scheduling… Read more »
Lack of site plan forces delay for Shoreline Auto Sales bldg.
(March 16, 2017) Hampered by a lack of information and, at one point, the absence of a quorum, the Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday found itself doing little more than approving the agenda. Site plan approval for a Shoreline Auto Sales steel pole building near Ocean Gateway and Seahawk Road was not voted on because… Read more »
Funding in doubt, but Berlin submits ‘wish list’ for POS
(March 16, 2017) Berlin officials continue to hope that Program Open Space will return as a funding source for the development of town parks. During a Berlin Parks Commission meeting last Tuesday, Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen presented a fiscal year 2018 wish list for the state program, which is administered by the Maryland Department… Read more »