OCEAN CITY – Encouraging bike events, developing a bike master plan and continuing the Lights on Bikes program are just a few of the goals a resort committee hopes to accomplish in 2020.Since last January, members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee have focused on several initiatives in an effort to make… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Student Behavior, School Climate Concerns Discussed
SALISBURY – Concerns surrounding student behavior and school climate highlighted a school board meeting in Wicomico County last week.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education last week, James M. Bennett Middle School parent Michele Schlehofer shared her concerns regarding student conduct and school climate.“As you know, there have been several incidents in… Read more »
Swimmers Make Splash In First Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams dominated in its season-opening meet last week against Pocomoke, taking first in the team competition and sweeping first place in every individual race.The Decatur boys outscored the Warriors in team points, 109-20, while the Decatur girls rolled past Pocomoke, 136-7. Both teams took first place in every individual event… Read more »
Report Finds Solid OC Financials
OCEAN CITY — A quick glimpse of the resort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented this week revealed Ocean City is in an enviable financial position on several key indicators despite recent concerns raised about the need for more revenue.Finance Director Chuck Bireley and staff presented the town’s CAFR during a regular Mayor and Council… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 20, 2019
Board’s Actions Not Voted On By OwnersEditor:This is regarding the recent story about the board of White Horse Park Community Association filing a Motion to Intervene on behalf of the members of the park. No one had any idea this was going to happen – not the seasonal owners, not the year-round owners until it… Read more »
Wicomico Executive Recaps Year, Looks Ahead To 2020
SALISBURY – Quality of life, strong financial conditions and future funding challenges highlighted a report this week on the state of Wicomico County.On Monday, County Executive Bob Culver presented his 2019 report on the state of Wicomico County at a town hall meeting in Salisbury.The report, which focused on all departments of county government, reflected… Read more »
OC Police Department Continues To Expand Recruitment Efforts
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on monthly calls for service and seasonal recruitment efforts highlighted a meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission last week.Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the town’s police commission with a report on calls for service for the month of November.While officer calls for service increased 2.4%, from 1,347… Read more »
Worcester Boys’ Skid Hits Four Games
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team’s early season losing streak hit four last week including a tough loss to Gunston on the road last Friday.The Mallards opened the season with an 83-40 win over St. Thomas More, but have since dropped four straight including two at the Tip-Off Classic. Back in Eastern Shore Independent… Read more »
Open Skates Offered At Synthetic Ice Rink
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Recreation & Parks Department has announced December hours for open skating on the new synthetic ice rink at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.The first open skate will take place at Elves on the Loose, a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public on Friday,… Read more »
Seahawks Solid In Second Conference Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams were solid in the second conference meet of the season last week at Snow Hill.The Seahawks turned in good performances in terms of team scores on both the boys’ and girls’ sides, along with several top individual outcomes. In the 500-meter dash, Mary Mergott finished eighth, while Julia… Read more »