Ocean City Rehires Lobbyist; Modified Special Events Approved

OCEAN CITY — A busy Mayor and Council regular meeting last week included a contract renewal for the town’s government relations consultant and a handful of modified special events related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved a contract renewal with government relations consultant Bruce Bereano. The consultant was first hired… Read more »

Wicomico Remembers Bob Culver

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver, age 67, died Sunday after a months-long battle with liver cancer.Culver’s family announced his passing in a statement issued Sunday.“The family of County Executive Bob Culver is sad to announce that he passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family this morning,” the statement reads. “Well known… Read more »

Delaware Enhances Restrictions, Targets Coastal Areas; New Limitations Placed On Bars

FENWICK ISLAND — Coastal Delaware communities took a step back in their COVID-19 recovery plans this week when Gov. John Carney modified his existing state of emergency declaration, but it’s important to note the changes do not mean bars and restaurants are shut down heading into the holiday weekend.After being abundantly cautious through much of… Read more »

Worcester Schools Cancel Final Exams; Graduation Committee Being Formed

Worcester Schools Cancel Final Exams; Graduation Committee Being Formed

NEWARK –  School system officials agreed this week to waive final exam requirements as a result of the state-mandated school closure associated with COVID-19.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to cancel final exams for semester two and year-long courses for the current school year.“We have determined it is not in our students’… Read more »

Wicomico Council Opposes Letters To Governor, Mayor

SALISBURY – Highlighting the inappropriate nature of the missives, officials in Wicomico County agreed to hold off on sending letters of concern to the Maryland governor and Salisbury mayor regarding COVID-19 mandates.Last week, the Wicomico County Council agreed not to send letters to both Gov. Larry Hogan and Salisbury Mayor Jake Day regarding mandates surrounding… Read more »