SALISBURY – A discussion on septic issues and operations at the health department’s environmental health division highlighted a recent meeting in Wicomico County.Last week, members of the Wicomico County Council met with Health Officer Lori Brewster and Acting Environmental Health Director Dan Williams to discuss permitting delays relating to septic systems.“I looked at the numbers… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Eight Candidates Seeking Four Open Fenwick Council Seats
FENWICK ISLAND – Eight candidates are seeking four seats on the Fenwick Island Town Council this year.On Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Town Council held a special meeting to accept the names of eight candidates who will vie for four council seats currently held by Gene Langan, Richard Mais, Mike Houser and Bill Weistling.In addition to… Read more »
‘Rampant’ Fraud Seen In Unemployment Claims
OCEAN CITY — With federal unemployment insurance enhancements set to expire next week, the number of fraudulent claimants in Maryland continues to soar.Enhanced unemployment benefits during the pandemic have attributed somewhat to the acute labor shortage in the resort and beyond this year along with a variety of other factors. The federal supplement, which adds… Read more »
Worcester To Spend $120K On Summer STEM Academy
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for a summer STEM program at Worcester Technical High School.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved plans for WEST (Worcester Enrichment in Science and Technology) Academy in August. The program will be offered at Worcester Technical High School in partnership with the school system.“In terms of the structure… Read more »
Final Marlin Fest MOU Approved
OCEAN CITY — After some final tweaks regarding vendor fees and the town’s in-kind contribution, the council this week approved the final memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White Marlin Open to host a Marlin Fest event at the 3rd Street park in conjunction with the tournament.Marlin Fest is proposed to complement tournament headquarters at… Read more »
Unique Summer Camp On Tap
POCOMOKE – A group of students from Pocomoke Middle School will broaden their environmental experiences with a new summer camp.In July, members of Pocomoke Middle School’s Surfrider Club will have the chance to participate in a summer program highlighted by an offshore boat trip.“My personal goal for this camp is to get the kids to… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Jim Matchett, Learned Training For Life
(Editor’s Note: The following is a 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 – Growing up in the ’80’s near the tobacco fields of Upper Marlboro, Jim Matchett felt like the beaches of Ocean City were another… Read more »
AGH Foundation Recognizes Ferrante’s Service
BERLIN — On June 9, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and general membership expressed their appreciation to Todd Ferrante, outgoing foundation chair, for his many years of service.Ferrante joined the foundation’s Board of Directors in 2011 and served two years before being nominated to join the executive committee as vice chair. In… Read more »
Berlin Solar Array Will Save $11K A Year
BERLIN – A new solar array is expected to generate electricity for the town’s substation on Schoolfield Street.Crews this week were finishing up the installation of a rooftop solar array at the substation on Schoolfield Street. Tim Lawrence, the town’s electric utility director, said the array was expected to save the town about $11,000 a… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 25, 2021
It was thought there would be concerns with Worcester County not allowing local bars and restaurants to continue with carryout drinks next month. Though there has not been an outcry from liquor license holders, according to the Board of License Commissioners (BLC), it was expected by some Worcester County would follow the recent state legislation… Read more »