PRINCESS ANNE – Construction of a new building for UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions is slated to begin this fall, triggered by a $10 million allocation from the 2019 Maryland General Assembly.The project enables the university to consolidate its pharmacy programs into a single building and fulfill a long-standing goal tied to accreditation…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Man Jumps Off Balcony, Battles Police Until Taser Deployed
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man faces numerous charges this week after a bizarre incident involving jumping off a second-floor hotel balcony onto the dune, fleeing from police and ultimately having to be hit with a Taser.Around 8 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 91st… Read more »
MACo Officials Discuss Kirwan Bill’s Education Impact
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this month got a better understanding of legislation that would put more money into public education in the coming years.On Tuesday, April 16, representatives with the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) presented the Wicomico County Council with an interim report on Senate Bill 1030, referred to as “The Blueprint… Read more »
Lower Shore Senator Offers Legislative Review
(Editor’s Note: The following review of the Maryland legislative session was submitted by District 38 Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. After a term in the House of Delegates, Carozza was elected to the Senate last November.)BERLIN — The 439th Session of the Maryland General Assembly and my first session… Read more »
Late Payment Penalties Mulled For Business License Renewals
BERLIN – Town officials introduced an ordinance this week to increase penalties for merchants who don’t purchase business licenses on time.On Monday, the council introduced an ordinance to strengthen the late penalties for business licenses.“We’re recommending a change to the late penalty schedule to assist in more prompt payments,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “Currently… Read more »
Funds Sought For Exterior Civic Center Improvements
SALISBURY – County officials are looking to utilize more than $400,000 in project savings to make exterior improvements at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.Last week, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller and the Wicomico County Council met in a work session to discuss the reallocation of leftover funds from a project at the… Read more »
First-Ever Coastal Bays Waterbird Status Report Created
OCEAN CITY — Audubon, Maryland-DC, in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, will release the first-ever “Maryland Coastal Bays Colonial Waterbird and Islands Report” in downtown Ocean City, Saturday, April 27 from 4-5 p.m. at the Marina Deck restaurant. The event will take place during the 24th Annual Delmarva Birding Weekend and follows a… Read more »
First Responders Day Added To Inaugural Jellyfish Festival
OCEAN CITY — Before there is a Fresh Friday or a Classic Saturday at the first-ever Jellyfish Festival in June, there will be First-Responders Day to kick-off the inaugural event after resort officials approved the change last week.Last year, the Mayor and Council approved a roughly $198,000 investment in the proposed Jellyfish Music Festival slated… Read more »
County Appeals MDE’s Rejection
SNOW HILL – Worcester County is seeking reconsideration of a decision by the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding a proposed West Ocean City development.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to send a letter to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) requesting reconsideration of the department’s disapproval of the county’s request to amend… Read more »
Berlin Offers Tree Giveaway At Clean-Up Day
BERLIN – The town is seeking the support of residents as it once again hosts Berlin Clean-Up Day.On Saturday, April 27, the town is asking residents to visit one of the town’s parks to help with a spring clean-up.“It’s a great chance to give back to the community, meet some of your neighbors and make… Read more »