SNOW HILL – County officials this week approved the emergency purchase of a vehicle lift.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to spend slightly less than $34,000 to buy a new vehicle lift. The request came after an inspection revealed one of the two lifts used by the county’s fleet management division needed to be taken out… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2018
Kayak Launch Accord Renewed
OCEAN CITY — An old Ocean City municipal dump turned into a pristine kayak launch will remain in that purpose after resort officials this week renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to operate Ayres Creek kayak launch in West Ocean City.In 2007, the Town of Ocean City turned over… Read more »
Wicomico Plans Capital Upgrades For Regional Airport
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week were given a detailed description of certain projects that have been placed in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2019-2023.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Dawn Veatch, manager of the Salisbury Regional Airport, to discuss future improvement projects at the facility.Tuesday’s work… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 5, 2018
This photo depicts the corner of Caroline Street and Philadelphia Avenue in 1930. The homemade tennis court was on the west side of the home of Irving Mumford, who was famous for taking a daily dip in the ocean which he did on a year-round basis regardless of the weather.The sign on the large brown… Read more »
Decatur Girls Split Two In Holiday Tourney
SALISBURY- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team made a solid showing at the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament in Salisbury last week, splitting two games to improve to 5-3 on the season.The Seahawks entered the Governor’s Challenge last weekend with a 4-2 record after a solid start in the regular season and left the annual event… Read more »
County Approves New Capital Plan
SNOW HILL – Improvements to the Worcester County Jail, local library branches and the courthouse are included in the county’s latest Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).Following a public hearing Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the CIP for fiscal years 2019-2023.“The Capital Improvement Plan is a planning document whose purpose is to identify future capital projects,”… Read more »
Planned WOC Housing Community Clears County
SNOW HILL – A residential planned community (RPC) in West Ocean City will move forward following approval from county officials this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an application for Shady Side Village Residential Planned Community. The project, proposed by property owner Kathleen Clark, will be located on Route 707 in West Ocean City.According… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 5, 2018
My kids have grown into perfect little travelers.Over the last couple months, we have taken several road trips, including central Pennsylvania for a soccer tournament and a visit to the Strausburg Railroad; two excursions to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg; multiple doctor’s appointments in Wilmington, Del.; and, most recently, a New Year’s jaunt to Sullivan’s Island,… Read more »
Retiring OCPD Lieutenant Saluted
OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Lieutenant Mark Pacini was feted with a special retirement ceremony this week at City Hall after a remarkable 28-year career with the department.Pacini, one of the department’s most visible presences on the Boardwalk in recent years, began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal officer… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? January 5, 2018
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Shutting people out to avoid distractions, even under a deadline, can cause hurt feelings. Instead, return calls and emails, and explain why you need a zone of privacy for now.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Although your keen Bull’s eyes usually can discern what’s fact from what’s faux, that… Read more »