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New EPA Rule Forces Indian River Power Plant to Clean Up Contamination
DAGSBORO, DE -- New regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will force hundreds of power plants across the country, including the Indian River Power Plant, to clean up toxic coal ash dumps. In 2015, the EPA established coal ash safeguards for the first time. However, the rule excluded...
Berlin Farmers Market kicks off first day of season
BERLIN, Md. The Berlin Farmers Market is back. This year, business owners, like Patti Steskal, emphasized the importance of shopping local. “For people to come out and support us is very important, so we can continue doing what we do,” Steskal said. It’s a tradition that keeps the community...
Springfest is Pivotal for Ocean City Businesses, but Good Weather can be Equally Important
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Springfest, now in its second day of 2024, is the towns first big event of the year. It gives some of the downtown businesses a glimpse of what they can expect in the coming months. The thousands of people who flood into the resort town for...
Town of Fenwick searching for Town Council candidates
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. – The Town of Fenwick Island is searching for qualified candidates to serve on their Town Council. There are a total of three position to be filled, each with a two year term. You must be registered to vote for at least one year prior to the election to qualify.
Chincoteague Mare Passes Despite Lifesaving Efforts by Volunteers and Vets, Foal Safe
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company had difficult news to share regarding one of their mares this week. According to the Fire Company, the stewards of the wild Chincoteague ponies, volunteers discovered a downed mare in the marsh of the South End of Assateague Island unable to stand on her own around 7 a.m. Wednesday. The Fire Company says the mare, who had a foal with her, presented classic symptoms of hypocalcemia, a calcium deficiency in the blood.
Springfest undeterred by windy weather
OCEAN CITY, Md – Friday was not the picture-perfect beach day that most imagine when they think of Ocean City, but there was so much going on at Springfest that cool weather and some wind were not going to keep the crowds away. Walking through those big tents I...
Ocean City's Springfest will rock weekend, and yes, Jerry Seinfeld will head to Delmarva
While the “official” tourist season won’t kick off until the Memorial Day weekend later this month, beach events this week will bring the sound of music to local stages — and attract sizable crowds. In addition to several season openings, one of Delmarva’s biggest yearly festivals is also on tap.
Eastern Shore lawmakers call for Gov. Moore to Veto Offshore Wind bill
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A group of Eastern Shore lawmakers have called for Maryland Governor Wes Moore to veto a bill to expand offshore wind land leases to developer US WIND off the coast of Ocean City. The bill which would create subsidies for the developer comes after the...
Ocean City Fire Departments touts response times, hiring, as part of 2023 season report
OCEAN CITY, Md. -The Ocean City Fire Department released its 2023 Year End Report, which highlights the department’s unwavering dedication and continued excellence in safeguarding the community. The report underscores the OCFD’s successes and advancements over the past year in a detailed narrative included in the report, ahead of the 2024 summer season.
Ocean City kicks off 'Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart' safety campaign
OCEAN CITY, Md. — State and town officials in Ocean City kicked off the summer season with a new road safety campaign. Leaders from the Maryland Department of Transportation and Ocean City, as well as the town's police department, and the "Cheswick the Crab" mascot converged Wednesday for the "2024 Ocean City Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart" safety campaign, an effort to save lives on Coastal Highway and other heavily used roads in the beach resort town.
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