MARYLAND—In direct response to Maryland’s new gun law, executives from Beretta USA, which has operated a manufacturing facility in Accokeek since 1978 and affiliate operations in Pocomoke, announced on Jan. 29 the company has chosen Gallatin, Tenn., as the site for a new $45 million manufacturing facility for a needed expansion of its U.S. operations…. Read more »
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Resources available to help pay utility bills
(SALISBURY)–Delmarva Power wants to remind customers who are having trouble keeping their accounts current through these cold weather stretches and higher energy use periods that resources are available to them. “We have a wide range of payment options that we offer customers and also offer to work individually with any customer on ways they… Read more »
Review expected of state’s struggling health care exchange
BALTIMORE, MD—There will be a review of Maryland’s struggling state health care insurance exchange website, but it won’t be the formal investigation some legislators hoped for—and it won’t be finished until well after the General Assembly session. Senate Finance Chairman Thomas M. “Mac” Middleton, D-Charles, said Friday that the troubles surrounding the state health insurance… Read more »
First Fridays begin again in Snow Hill; time to wear red
SNOW HILL–Not only is February American Heart Month, Black History Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month, it also brings Ground Hog’s Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the new season of First Fridays in Snow Hill. Wear something red to town Friday, Feb. 7, and you will find some special promotions at the local… Read more »
Mediacom to upgrade network technology to provide expansion of high-definition TV
(MARYLAND)–Mediacom Communications announced this week that it is upgrading network technology to provide area customers with a major expansion of its high-definition lineup, while also eliminating analog reception for most family cable video channels. Mediacom’s upgrade will remove analog television reception for all but a limited number of basic broadcast channels, which is a change… Read more »
MALPF applications now being accepted by county
(WORCESTER COUNTY)–On behalf of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, Worcester County is accepting applications from interested landowners who may wish to participate in the MALPF program through the voluntary sale of an agricultural easement to the Foundation. Eligible properties must be at least 50 acres in size (unless contiguous to an existing MALPF easement)… Read more »
Snow Hill Blues Jam brings ‘best of blues’ for its 7th year
Snow Hill–The Snow Hill Blues Jam will bring the “best of the blues” to Green Street in Snow Hill for its seventh year. The opening act at the Old Firehouse on Saturday, March 15, will be Washington D.C. musician Dave Chappell. For the last several years, Chappell has won the Washington Area Music Awards… Read more »
OP Boat Club continues its plans for Festival of Boats
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Boat Club is looking ahead to summer days and is continuing with its plans to revive the annual boat parade. Now named, “The Festival of Boats,” the boat parade was a signature summer event for many years in Ocean Pines and is scheduled this year for July 26. The activities,… Read more »
Worcester County G.O.L.D. names Otterbein executive
WORCESTER COUNTY–Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc., has announced the appointment of Claire Otterbein to the position of executive director. Otterbein will lead an organization that since its founding in 1996 has provided services to thousands of Worcester County residents in need. Otterbein brings years of experience in non-profit administration and previously served… Read more »
Holly Center is looking for vital local volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Holly Center in area departments such as Recreation, the Adult Day Program, administration and the Holly Center Auxiliary. In addition, volunteers are needed to assist staff with special events that directly benefit the Holly Center people. If you would like you to consider becoming a volunteer of Holly Center,… Read more »