SALISBURY – Citing the need for further review, officials in Wicomico County agreed this week to extend the date for adopting the annual budget and fiscal years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved two resolutions extending the date for adopting the annual budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from June 1… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Del. Man Arrested In Major Heroin Bust
BERLIN — A Delaware man was arrested last week and charged with heroin distribution after a two-month investigation revealed he was allegedly distributing the drug throughout northern Worcester County and Sussex County.Last Thursday, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team concluded a two-month investigation of Devine Jakar Lynch, 24, of Dagsboro, who was suspected… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Colby Phillips Living A Water Life
(Editor’s Note: The following is an ongoing series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Colby Phillips’s life seems to be intertwined with water. She was born in Charleston, S.C. next to the Atlantic and raised in… Read more »
Berlin Lands Natural Gas Generator
BERLIN – A new generator will ensure the town can continue its efforts to keep electric costs low.On Friday, crews delivered the town’s new 2-megawatt, natural gas generator to replace the one that failed last July. Once it’s up and running, the town will have four engines to generate power when purchase costs are high.“During… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – May 22, 2020
Solo bike rides are one of Beckett’s favorite things of late.Though he’s usually up for company, most of the time he’s hitting the streets by himself because he doesn’t want to wait until the time is right for everyone else.For a couple weeks, our 12-year-old has gone where he said he was going to go… Read more »
OC Council Approves Plan B Budget
OCEAN CITY — Quietly amid the uncertainties surrounding the ongoing pandemic and the impact on the summer season, resort officials this week approved a fiscal year 2021 “Plan B” budget amounting to a property tax reduction for most.When first presented in March, the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget for all funds came in around $156… Read more »
Atlantic Physical Therapy Donates To Maryland And Delaware Food Banks
Atlantic Physical Therapy, a family owned physical therapy company with nine clinics, donated $1,000 each to the Food Bank of Maryland and the Delaware Food Bank. Pictured, from left, are CEO Robert Hammond, Jr.; Michele Herold, APT representative; and Jennifer Small, director of Regional Services-Maryland Food Bank.
Ocean City Elementary Holds Annual Humane Society Care For Pets Drive
Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. Although items were only collected for two weeks, students, faculty and staff received many donations of cat and dog food, toys, bedding, cleaning supplies and much more. Pictured with all of the school’s Humane Society donations, from left, are… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – May 22, 2020
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might not like some people’s idea of a surprise. But you could be in for a pleasant shock when someone finally sends a reply to a request you made so long ago that you almost forgot about it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a time to expect… Read more »
Things I Like – May 22, 2020
A dry and sunny extended forecastBoardwalk graduation parade plansListening to music during yard workIsland Creamery after a Berlin bike rideLooking forward to youth sports againBusy bird housesManaging our 12-year-old’s desire for independenceAn empty washing machine and dryerFriday night carryoutA unique house paint colorWhen trust is confirmed