SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council has announced a public hearing regarding the complex septic bill that could affect the value of many rural properties within the county will be held next month.In its last couple of discussions regarding Senate Bill 236, known as the septic bill, the council has established a public participation program… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Purnell House Renovation Gets Early Support
SNOW HILL — After getting an exterior face lift last year, the Purnell House in Snow Hill is set to enter the next phase for interior renovation.Many on the Worcester County Commission winced when faced with the likely $600,000 eventual cost for interior work, but voted 6-1 in favor of moving forward with $36,245 of… Read more »
Ocean City Employees To Show Ravens Support
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has committed to show its support by participating in “Purple Friday” today to cheer on the Baltimore Ravens into victory.“I think everybody had a great weekend, especially those who are Ravens fans and I think what the Ravens have done is great for their fans, great for… Read more »
Ocean City Clinic Aims To Transform Stress
OCEAN CITY – Dr. Keith Coleman of Ocean City Stress Transformation and Wellness Clinic is revamping his practice as the field of mind/body medicine progresses.“Obviously everyone can relate to stress but the significant difference is when you see a stress clinic generally they talk about stress reduction and stress management and the emphasis here is… Read more »
Group Again Seeks Support To Clean Up City Park’s Trails
SALISBURY – Local bicycle advocates pushed the Salisbury City Council this week to sanction a plan to rebuild the city park’s trails on the east side.At the conclusion of this week’s City Council meeting, Eastern Shore International Mountain Bicycling Association (ESIMBA) President Tres Denk came before the council to further a discussion that occurred last… Read more »
Greater Urgency Sought On School Security Measures
SNOW HILL — One month after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, the Worcester County Board of Education outlined the status of security in schools and discussed how improvements might be made in the months to come.Several parents in the audience, however, called on the board to implement more security measures… Read more »
Downtown Design Guidelines Mark 10 Years
OCEAN CITY – It’s been a decade since downtown design guidelines were instituted in Ocean City, and the success of the program is clearly visible with a ride around the historic area.Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) Executive Director Glenn Irwin explained the OCDC and Downtown Design Committee came about in 2000 following a report by… Read more »
Civic Center To Host Large Dental Clinic Next Month
SALISBURY — According to organizers, the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy (ESMOM) free dental clinic in March will be a “massive undertaking” that will attempt to provide dental health services to approximately 1,500 visitors over two days.On March 15 and 16, the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center will be revamped into a 100-station adult… Read more »
Burglary Suspect Jumps In Bay After Trying To Steal Car
OCEAN CITY — Nine days after being charged in connection with six burglaries in the Montego Bay area, an Ocean City man was arrested again early Saturday morning after allegedly stealing a car in the resort and jumping into the bay in an attempt to avoid capture.On Jan. 3, Ocean City police concluded a nine-month… Read more »
Boardwalk’s Purple Wood Not Connected To Ravens
OCEAN CITY – Placed in a timely manner as the Baltimore Ravens head to the AFC Championship this weekend, a unique purple section of Ocean City’s new Boardwalk was placed this week.While some may think it was placed to show pride in the Baltimore Ravens, the purple wood, called Purple Heart, was a planned marker… Read more »