FENWICK ISLAND – More than $46,000 in funding will cover the costs of a repaving project and certain police operations in Fenwick Island.At a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, town employees informed the council of funding the municipality received to pay for certain projects and operations.Town Manager Terry Tieman said the town received… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Seahawks Fall To Kent Island 30-3
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost a tough one to Kent Island, 30-3, last Friday at home to pull even at 2-2 on the season.The Seahawks fell behind early and trailed 16-0 at the half. Kent Island scored two more touchdowns in the second half to pull away for the 30-3 win. With the… Read more »
OPA Names New Board Member After Resignation
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials welcomed a new general manager and a new board member this month following the departure of Brett Hill.John Bailey, the association’s new general manager, stepped into the position Sept. 11. Less than a week later, Hill, who’d served as a board member and the interim general manager for… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? September 29, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Someone has some suggestions to offer regarding your new project. You might find them helpful. Remember to avoid speculation and to stick with just the facts, Lamb.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An old friend suddenly reappears. Whether this proves to be a boon or a bane in the… Read more »
Ocean City’s Directional Boring Revisions Advance
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City and Council got a second look at revised regulations regarding directional boring under city roadways for pipes, cables and other utilities proposed to ensure the increasingly popular technique does not damage public and private infrastructure.Last spring, City Councilman Dennis Dare called for a temporary moratorium on directional drilling, an… Read more »
Retiring OC Police Lieutenant Feted At City Hall
OCEAN CITY — After nearly three decades with the Ocean City Police Department in various capacities, OCPD Lieutenant Todd Wood was feted with a special retirement ceremony on Tuesday at City Hall.Wood will officially retire on Saturday, but he was honored with a special ceremony during Tuesday’s Mayor and Council work session attended by family… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Sort Organisms Into Their Appropriate Enviroments
Students in Kara Dzimiera’s third grade class sorted organisms into their appropriate environments. These students found that sea stars, tiger sharks and sea anemones all live in the coral reef environment. Pictured, back from left, are Aiden Collins, Arieanna Stedding, Jaxon Archer and Sarella Cohen, and, kneeling, Logan Jester and Jordan Frantz.
Wicomico County Mulls Local Preference Policy
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County are considering a policy that will establish a preference for local vendors in the county procurement process.In an open work session Tuesday, Council Attorney Robert Taylor presented the Wicomico County Council with a legal analysis about the risks associated with local preference.Taylor told the council implementing a preference for… Read more »
MAC Inc. And BEACON At Salisbury University Host 2017 GrayShore Summit
MAC Inc., the Area Agency on Aging, and BEACON at Salisbury University recently hosted the 2017 GrayShore Summit, a discussion of issues facing the aging population on the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are MAC Executive Director Pattie Tingle; Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Rona Kramer, keynote speaker; and BEACON Executive Director Memo Diriker.
Expedited Beach Replenishment Work To Begin
OCEAN CITY — Bulldozers and offshore dredges are expected to return to Ocean City in mid-October with the return of an expedited beach replenishment project.City Engineer Terry McGean reported during the first day of the town’s comprehensive strategic planning sessions on Wednesday that the working plan for the start of the latest beach replenishment project… Read more »