SALISBURY – Following months of discussion, officials in Wicomico County this week adopted a new honorary street sign policy and application for county roads.The Wicomico County Council on Tuesday approved and adopted a new policy and application process for recognizing community leader or groups through honorary street signs.Officials first initiated a discussion on the benefits… Read more »

SALISBURY – A $99,000 state grant is expected to benefit a construction project at the Riverside Boat Ramp in Salisbury.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to accept a $99,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to complete improvements at the Riverside Boat Ramp.“I think it’s a pretty straight-forward project,” Councilman Bill McCain… Read more »

SNOW HILL –  County leaders voted not to move forward with replacement of a communications building this week, citing questions surrounding the proposal.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday denied a request from Director of Emergency Services Billy Birch for funding for replacement of the communications shelter located near Snow Hill’s water tank. Commissioners expressed concerns… Read more »

SNOW HILL –  The public will have the opportunity to comment on Worcester County’s proposed standard sewer flow calculations at a hearing next month.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to set a public hearing date of Aug. 6 for the newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations. Though they initially had concerns with the proposed… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials will soon start gathering data for a new nuisance flooding plan.On Wednesday, Bill Neville, the director of planning and community development, presented the Ocean City Green Team with a timeline for preparing a local plan on nuisance flooding.“This is a quick summary of the requirement the state has applied to… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — At a time when immigration and open borders is such a divisive issue, the influx of thousands of foreign summer workers in Ocean City appears to be the opposite.During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan told his colleagues about an informal gathering of foreign students working in the resort on… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY –  County officials approved plans to add “no parking” signs to the east side of Golf Course Road this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a request from Public Works Director John Tustin to add no parking signs to the east side of Golf Course Road between Old Bridge Road and… Read more »

SNOW HILL –  The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request for additional sewer capacity for a new restaurant in West Ocean City.The commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for a restaurant in the new Hooper’s Plaza Shopping Center. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he opposed the request because of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for its 2019 annual awards.These awards are presented to individuals who are outstanding in the community and in the business community as well.Nomination forms can be obtained at the chamber visitor center at routes 50 and 707 in West Ocean City,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials renewed the debate this month about relaxing the rules for dogs on the beach and Boardwalk during the offseason, but the idea appeared to have little traction.Hoping to tap into a growing market, the town’s tourism commission this spring initiated a discussion about expanding the season when pets are allowed… Read more »