We Remember Those We Have Lost

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Rev. Dr. Fred M. BrunerBERLIN — The Rev. Dr. Fred M. Bruner, 79, of Berlin, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Coastal Hospice on the Lake after a courageous battle with cancer.Fred was born July 10, 1932 in Healdsburg, Calif. to the late Wilmer Paul Bruner and Marion Bruner, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday… Read more »

What’s Your Sign?

What’s Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With the new year’s opportunities almost within reach, the Arian’s courageous aspects are raring to go. And don’t be surprised if a lot of people follow the zodiac’s most trusted leader.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Change lies ahead for the brave Bovine who is ready to shuck off… Read more »

A Week In Business

A Week In Business

New Alumni Board MembersSALISBURY — The Salisbury University Alumni Association recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors: W. Douglas Ashby of Ocean View, Del.; Byron Hughes of Blacksburg, Va.; and Beau Oglesby of Berlin.Ashby earned his B.A. in history from SU in 1969, followed by his M.B.A. from the University of Miami… Read more »

Worcester Submits Watershed Plan Before Deadline

SNOW HILL — After tweaking the language, the Worcester County Commissioners submitted a Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) to Annapolis this week, meeting the state’s deadline.However, some environmental activists are upset that the commission’s adherence to the WIP is evasive since it is “subject to adequate funding,” according to the document signed by the commissioners.“What troubles… Read more »

Wicomico Council OKs Stadium Study Funds

OCEAN CITY – With the Shorebirds lease nearing its end at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, Wicomico County is looking to make improvements at the stadium in order for the Shorebirds to renew their lease and possibly attract new business.Wicomico Recreation Parks and Tourism Director Gary Mackes requested at this week’s meeting a supplemental appropriation… Read more »

Salisbury Council Could Be Headed To 7 Seats

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council went to work Monday on the dicey job of updating election districts to more fairly reflect the city’s population.Three solutions were presented for review, two of which would require going to court. While the first option would be a relatively minor change that might be passable without court approval,… Read more »

New Year’s Day Walk Planned

ASSATEAGUE — This year’s 32nd Annual Ilia Fehrer-Judy Johnson Memorial New Year’s Day Beach Walk will honor its namesakes and founders of the organization responsible for saving the barrier island from development several decades ago.In the late 1950s, Assateague Island was slated for development as the future Ocean Beach, Md. before Mother Nature and a… Read more »

New Md. Planning Initiative Worries Worcester Officials

SNOW HILL — PlanMaryland, a controversial initiative born in Annapolis that Worcester County officials worry could usurp planning authority, was passed quietly this week, catching the County Commissioners by surprise.“The speed, in my opinion, was a little unexpected,” said Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor.“It’s a Christmas present,” joked Chief Administrative Officer Gerald Mason.Though… Read more »

Fenwick Restaurant Rebuilding

FENWICK — After a devastating fire in August, the Catch 54 restaurant in Fenwick Island just west of the Fenwick Ditch is steadily emerging from the ground and is on schedule for a spring 2012 opening.Around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, a fire ripped through the popular Catch 54 restaurant in Fenwick Island during the… Read more »

County Finance Department Wins Award, Praise

SNOW HILL — Good-tidings and cheer came early for the Worcester County Commissioners when they learned Monday that they had an award winning Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).This years’ CAFR for Worcester received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. It also revealed that the county is… Read more »