SALISBURY — To get more sworn members of the police force out of the office and into the field, Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan successfully petitioned the City Council Monday for permission to change the agency’s quartermaster position into a civilian role.“Essentially, we are looking to completely civilianize our quartermaster position and get another sworn… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Resort’s Strategic Planning Model Shaping Up
OCEAN CITY – The Strategic Planning Model for Ocean City is nearing completion as city staff, citizens and the Mayor and City Council reviewed the draft last week.The Strategic Planning Model, an initiative being led by City Manager David Recor, begins with a vision that is described by value-based principles of the preferred future of… Read more »
Pre-Engineering Academy Marks Five Years
SNOW HILL — With a new batch of Worcester Technical High School’s (WTHS) seniors set to graduate this year, Engineering Instructor Bob Dawson pointed to the capstone projects of this year’s class as further proof that the five-year-old pre-engineering program is producing results.“The pre-engineering academy, we’re in our fifth year, so these kids that are… Read more »
PNC Grant To Bolster Center For Arts Offerings
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City has been awarded a $25,0000 grant from the PNC Foundation to name the upstairs community/classroom in the new Ocean City Center for the Arts building.The new art center is scheduled to have its ribbon cutting and grand opening reception on Friday, March 1 at 4:30 p.m…. Read more »
New Accord Over Senior Housing Facility Requested
SALISBURY – With renovations and new amenities eyed for the future, the operator of Pine Bluff Village is looking to become separated from the State of Maryland and is looking for the county’s support.During this week’s work session, the Wicomico County Council was approached by Isaac Sassoon and Mark Gold of Tryko Partners and their… Read more »
Months Later, Post-Fire Rebuilding Efforts Now In Full Swing
OCEAN CITY — Months after a pair of devastating fires in and around Ocean City just 10 days apart, all or parts of the damaged buildings are being torn down with the hope of a quick turnaround for both.On Sept. 26, 2012, a massive fire consumed the entire top floor of a three-story condominium building… Read more »
Legislation’s Roots Linked To Local Murder Case
BERLIN — A bill introduced in the General Assembly that would greatly enhance the penalties for an accessory after the fact conviction in a murder case has its roots in a homicide and subsequent conviction in Worcester County last year.Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B), who represents Worcester County and the lower shore, is among the eight… Read more »
Inlet Repairs Aim To Address Repeat Problem
OCEAN CITY — Months after Hurricane Sandy passed over Ocean City and the mid-Atlantic region, there is little evidence of the storm’s damage in the resort area, but one high-profile area continued to get attention this week.As is the case with most major storms, the Inlet parking lot and surrounding areas typically see significant damage… Read more »
Council Majority Seeks To End Fire Chief Stalemate
SALISBURY — The majority of the Salisbury City Council put Mayor Jim Ireton on the clock this week when it only agreed to extend the status of Acting Fire Chief Rick Hoppes until Feb. 28 and told administration to advance a candidate to serve as permanent chief.Hoppes has served as the Salisbury Fire Department (SFD)… Read more »
Former Adolfo’s Building Downtown Razed
OCEAN CITY — A historic Ocean City landmark near the Inlet was unceremoniously torn down this week after an investigation revealed it was not as old as first believed.The old house, most recently home to Adolfo’s Restaurant, on a site adjacent to the Oceanic Motel near the Inlet, was torn down this week after outliving… Read more »