New Year, Same Commitment
As one year welcomes the next, I’d like to take this time to reflect on the past year to assess what was to visualize the year ahead.
RURALBAND Gives Members Peace of Mind
What do RURALBAND Fiber Internet and home security have in common? According to Wakefield resident Gloria Holloman, peace of mind. Since receiving RURALBAND’s fiber-optic internet service, Holloman says she feels safer knowing that she can monitor her home’s security...
Manage Winter’s Impact on Heating Costs
It’s important to know there are many factors that can impact your electric bill, including weather, the number of people in your home, and your electrical appliances and devices.
Energy-Efficiency Tip of the Month
Ensure your home is well sealed and properly insulated to reduce the need for excessive heating.
Youth Tour
Rising high school juniors are eligible for all-expense-paid experience.
Hometown Hero
Choptank co-op directors meet MLB legend May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer It all began with a plan. Three Choptank Electric Cooperative board directors, and one director’s wife, were going to meet baseball legend Cal Ripken. “We are all big Orioles fans who...
Smoothies
May 2024 Mixed Berry-Lime Smoothie Bowl with Banana and Granola recipe courtesy of Family Features/Safeway and Albertsons Ingredients: 1 banana ½ package (6 oz.) blackberries ½ lime 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 4 fluid oz. whole milk ⅛ cup...
From Mercantile to Mac and Cheese
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That Gut Feeling
Why intestinal health is so important May 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist “I feel it in my gut.” “My gut is telling me this is bad.” “My gut instinct is to stay the course.” Euphemisms like these have been echoed for decades, yet most of us...
Mud About You
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.