SALISBURY – A member of Wicomico County’s administration has resigned from his position to assume a similar role in Worcester County.Last week, Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young announced his resignation from Wicomico County government, effective April 3.On April 30, he will step into his new role as Worcester County’s assistant chief administrative officer, taking… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Wicomico Civic Center Facing ‘Revenue Challenges’
SALISBURY – A shortfall in the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center budget highlighted a meeting with county officials last week.In an open work session last week, representatives with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the fiscal year 2020 budget for the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.“I’m here… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Drops Tax Increase Proposal Amid Crisis
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams has dropped plans to increase Berlin’s property tax rate in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.Williams released a statement Monday outlining measures the town was putting in place to combat the spread of the virus as well as his plan to hold the tax rate at 80 cents per $100… Read more »
State Looks To Help Small Businesses With Relief Package
OCEAN CITY — Stemming the spread of the COVID-19 virus remained the focus of Gov. Larry Hogan’s actions announced on Monday, but the governor and his staff also announced an expansive $175 million relief package to help the state’s small businesses weather the storm.The federal U.S. Small Business Administration has already ramped up programs for… Read more »
Governor’s New Order Not For Shelter In Place
OCEAN CITY — Stopping short of issuing a shelter-in-place order, Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued a new executive order closing non-essential businesses and hammering home the importance of staying home, observing social distance directives and minimizing interaction.While some states over the weekend issued shelter-in-place orders for their citizens, Hogan’s executive order issued on Monday… Read more »
Recreational Fishery Opposes Proposed Rockfish Regs
OCEAN CITY — A coalition of local and regional recreational anglers and charter captains fired off a letter this month to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crying foul over proposed regulation changes aimed at reducing the state’s striped bass, or rockfish, harvest.After the 2018 benchmark stock assessment for striped bass populations along the… Read more »
Wicomico Extends Emergency Declaration By Two Weeks
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week agreed to extend an emergency declaration by two weeks.On Monday, the Wicomico County Council held a special meeting by teleconference to extend a declaration of emergency in Wicomico County until April 8.Last week, County Executive Bob Culver issued a declaration of emergency for Wicomico County amid the… Read more »
Snakeheads, Stripers and Social Distancing
Check out our new episode of Hooked on OC with Eric Sexton as we punish the perch…..Enjoy a stop in Atlantic Tackle to see some of the new colors from Gulp.Greetings all! As we move further and further into uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic I am super glad to see some folks taking the advice… Read more »
UPDATED: Positive COVID-19 Individuals In Worcester, Wicomico Counties Had ‘Close Contact’
(This article has been updated at 6 p.m.)SNOW HILL – County officials urged residents to stay calm as they shared details of Worcester County’s first COVID-19 case Thursday.In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) staff confirmed a Worcester County man in his 30s had tested positive, as had an out-of-town woman… Read more »
Governor Allows Restaurants To Offer Carryout, Delivery Alcohol
BERLIN — With many restaurants and bars in the area hoping to augment carryout food sales with the carryout sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages, the rules have been relaxed somewhat although many restrictions remain in place.Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday issued an executive order allowing certain restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries and other… Read more »