For people living in developing countries, access to prescription eyeglasses often seems like a luxury out of reach.However, the Lions Clubs of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Crisfield, Md. are hoping to make eyeglasses a little more accessible to these people through this month’s Recycle For Sight program, according to a June 12 Tullahoma Newsarticle.Throughout this month, the […]
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Public Outcry Over Student Athlete Transfers Unjustified
Sports are supposed to teach and encourage such values as honesty, dedication, and–most importantly–fairness. However, one glance at the modern, sports world reveals that these values have seemingly gone by the way side. In the English Premier League, team owners wave their checkbooks at the best players in the world and stack their rosters. Tech-savvy […]
What Are The Healthiest U.S. States For Aging Americans? Maryland Ranks In The Top 10
A new report by the United Health Foundation named Maryland the tenth healthiest state for aging Americans. Minnesota topped the list, while Mississippi came in dead last. How did the report arrive at these conclusions?The document, the ‘America’s Health Rankings Senior Report: A Call to Action,’ uses 34 measurements of health data to grade each state’s performance in […]
Somerset County is Receiving Hurricane Sandy Assistance That Will Help Local Homeowners
In Maryland, a program intended to help renovate and rebuild homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area in 2012, is finally underway. The county’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery Program is income-based, and is basically a deferred loan. However, if homeowners never change the deed or title to the property, then nothing needs […]
Crisfield Gets New Emergency Truck
There is good news for the people of Crisfield. Actually, the city Police has got 5 new trucks for meeting with weather emergency. It is said that these trucks will grossly help the authorities during the time of weather evacuation. The police department said in its press briefing that these trucks have been given by […]
Crisfield accountant sentenced in client thefts
Chris Sterling who took money of his clients has been directed to pay $45,370 in restitution. Somerset District Court judge who heard this case has sentenced 5 years imprisonment to the accountant. Dan Powell the Somerset County State’s Attorney has said that “the judge of the Somerset District Court directed Sterling to repay $22,835 to Liberty […]