Measuring progress is a big deal with Carson.When we notice it, it’s encouraging and inspiring because it reminds us how far he has come over the years. When we experience a setback or regression, we are disappointed, but we live day-to-day and that helps us maintain an even keel.To me, progress for our special needs… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Coastal Highway Median Fence Project Wrapping Up Thursday
OCEAN CITY — State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are putting the wraps on the Coastal Highway median fence and repaving project and are expected to be finished Thursday evening, a day earlier than previously promised.Last Month, SHA officials promised the Mayor and Council the ongoing median fence project and associated repaving would be completed by… Read more »
OC’s Rental Reminder Letter Results In 385 New Licenses
OCEAN CITY — Weeks after getting lambasted over the cost of mailing reminders to every property owner in Ocean City to obtain rental licenses if they lease their homes, it appears the initiative was worth the effort and expense.Over the last two years, Ocean City officials have been monitoring the proliferation of short-term vacation rentals… Read more »
OC Substation Testing Reports Questioned
OCEAN CITY — The debate over semi-annual testing on a north-end Delmarva Power substation continued this week with a resident calling into question the reporting of the results.About six years ago, Delmarva Power came to Ocean City seeking to expand its substation on Sinepuxent Road between 137th and 138th streets. At the time, the substation… Read more »
Trio Charged In Armored Truck Robbery
SALISBURY — A four-month investigation into the armed robbery of an armored truck and the theft of over $1 million in Salisbury in January culminated this week in the arrest of three suspects.Around 7:15 a.m. on Jan. 22, Salisbury Police responded to the State Employee Credit Union (SECU) on Mt. Hermon Road for a reported… Read more »
Rental Letter Results In 385 New Licenses
OCEAN CITY — Weeks after getting lambasted over the cost of mailing reminders to every property owner in Ocean City to obtain rental licenses if they lease their homes, it appears the initiative was worth the effort and expense.Over the last two years, Ocean City officials have been monitoring the proliferation of short-term vacation rentals… Read more »
Wicomico Sheriff Seeks More Deputies
SALISBURY – Officials with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office made their requests for additional deputies, vehicles and more at a budget work session this week.On Tuesday, representatives with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office came before the Wicomico County Council to make their case for additional funding in fiscal year 2019.The proposed $151 million budget includes… Read more »
Horseshoe Crab Spawning To Begin
BERLIN – Officials with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking for the public’s help to ensure the survival of horseshoe crabs this season.In the coming weeks, visitors to Maryland’s coastal bays and beaches can witness horseshoe crabs as they migrate from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to the shoreline to spawn.The… Read more »
Wet Weather Impacts Cruisin Weekend, Reduces OCPD Service Calls
OCEAN CITY — Torrential downpours in the early part of last weekend likely prevented a true barometer for the first motorized event with the new special event zone and other efforts in place, but early indications are the new initiatives achieved the desired results.After last year’s rocky motorized special events season, resort officials formed a… Read more »
Insurance Change Saves County Money
SALISBURY – Changes to Wicomico County’s employee health insurance is expected to save the county more than $1.4 million in fiscal year 2019.In a budget work session Tuesday, Wicomico County’s human resources department and representatives from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield came before the Wicomico County Council to discuss changes in health insurance premiums that would affect… Read more »