OCEAN CITY – Resort officials last week reviewed and recommended two code changes that will be brought to the Mayor and Council in a work session next month.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting July 12, members gathered around the table to review and discuss two code changes that will address debris… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Crab Pot By-Catch Reminders Issued After Dead Otter Found
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) this week is again reminding recreational crabbers to utilize by-catch reduction devices on their traps after a dead river otter was recovered from a crab pot last weekend.An abandoned crab pot found near a marsh last weekend did include a few crabs, but also contained a… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 21, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re wise to let your Arian skepticism question a former adversary’s request to let bygones be bygones. Time will tell if they are trying to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Congratulations. Your hard work soon pays off with some well-deserved recognition. Meanwhile,… Read more »
Animal Ordinance Changes Proposed In Wicomico
SALISBURY – Members of a newly formed animal committee presented Wicomico County officials with proposed changes to the county’s animal ordinance this week.Back in March, the council identified shortcomings in the county’s animal ordinance and expressed an interest in creating a committee that would focus on animal rights.In years past, the county established a Dog… Read more »
Second Leg Of OC Grand Prix In The Books
OCEAN CITY- The second leg of the Delmarva Grand Prix High School Tennis Tournament played at the Ocean City Tennis Center last weekend is in the books with several local players advancing.Juniors from 10 different high schools across the shore gathered at the Ocean City Tennis Center last Sunday for the second of three legs… Read more »
Ocean City To Consider SolSmart Program
OCEAN CITY – Members of Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, will consider an application process for a national designation program that addresses solar energy.In a Green Team meeting last week, Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer, introduced a designation program that was brought to her attention by committee member Tom Murray.Murray… Read more »
Wicomico County Names New Finance Director
SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials this week appointed Dawn Mitchell Parks as the new director of finance.Parks most recently served as the systems project manager for the Department of Information Technology and, since May, has served as the acting director of finance.In a legislative session of the Wicomico County Council Tuesday, councilmembers unanimously approved a… Read more »
Susan G. Komen Maryland Presents Check To Life After Breast Cancer Program At MAC Inc.
Susan G. Komen Maryland presented a check for support of the Life After Breast Cancer program at MAC Inc., the Area Agency on Aging, recently. Pictured, from left, are MAC Executive Director Pattie Tingle; Robin Ritchie, cancer survivorship coordinator; and Lori Yates, Eastern Shore manager for Susan G. Komen Maryland. The presentation was made in… Read more »
Teacher Earns Digital Literacy Award
POCOMOKE – An innovative approach to teaching earned a Pocomoke Middle School educator recognition from a global organization this week.Brian Cook, a sixth grade English language arts teacher at Pocomoke Middle School, was named a regional recipient of the Technology and Literacy Award by the International Literacy Association.“It’s a very fitting award,” Pocomoke Middle School… Read more »
Snow Hill To Host Blessing Of The Combines Event Aug. 5
Rebecca EvansStaff WriterSNOW HILL — The Blessing of the Combines will be celebrating its 19th year in the county seat next month.This annual Snow Hill event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5 to kick off at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.“We fill the town,” said veteran event organizer Becky Payne remarking on the… Read more »