SALISBURY – An effort to declare Wicomico County a Second Amendment sanctuary county moved forward last week with an open work session to discuss a proposed resolution.In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council met with Sheriff Mike Lewis to discuss a proposed resolution declaring Wicomico a Second Amendment sanctuary county, or a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Fenwick Council Votes To Ease Outdoor Seating Requirements
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to relax special event requirements for the summer season as businesses prepare to safety accommodate patrons.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a resolution relaxing the resort’s special event requirements this summer as the state’s economic recovery efforts continue.Town Manager Terry Tieman… Read more »
Challenger Retiring From County After Three Decades
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Tourism (WCT) Director Lisa Challenger will retire effective May 29, after 31 years of public service to the community.Challenger joined WCT as the director on Sept. 11, 1989, and she has played a pivotal role in shaping tourism in Worcester County and across the State of Maryland.“Tourism supports 14,228 jobs… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – May 29, 2020
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your Aries self-esteem level is high, as is your impatience to see more action come your way in the workplace. Good news, Lamb: It could start to happen sooner than you think.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Changing things now could upset a lot of people. But if you… Read more »
Worcester To Extend Sewer Service On Gum Point Road
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to extend a sewer line down Gum Point Road this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Gum Point Road Area Sanitary Service Area and extend sewer line down the road.“The removal of septic systems is in the best interests of the residents of the… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 29, 2020
Ocean City’s motel industry developed in the mid-1950s following the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the desire of young families for lodging that was casual, inexpensive and that offered easy on-site parking. Within a decade, the vacant land between 15th and 33rd streets became known as “Motel Row.”Motel Row grew from a few initial motels… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 29, 2020
Making Room In Our BoatsEditor:A rising tide lifts all boats. On the Eastern Shore, this is an image that rings true. But in the most challenging times, the question we must ask ourselves is – what about those without a boat?As communities, here on the Shore and around the globe, share in the devastating impacts… Read more »
Fenwick Island Committee Asked To Study Hotel Moratorium Issue
ENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to refer a moratorium on hotel construction to a town committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to refer a 15-month moratorium on hotel construction to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for discussion.“My thought is we need to go ahead and do something,”… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 29, 2020
Napoleon Hill once wrote, “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat.” That came to mind this week with how a couple schools handled graduation efforts. Over the last two months, schools across the country have been forced to scrap traditional graduation plans in favor of other less formal celebrations.In the… Read more »
Ocean City Advances Homeownership Incentive Program
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week moved forward with the effort to encourage more people to make Ocean City their year-round home by relaxing some fees associated with new construction and creating other incentives including potential property tax relief.For the last year or so, the Mayor and Council have heard concerns from property owners… Read more »