OCEAN CITY — While there were still significant hassles at times, the pop-up car rally weekend last week was decidedly tamer then recent years and the statistics bear it out.The Town of Ocean City was bracing for another major unsanctioned pop-up car rally last weekend and officials said going in they were more prepared then… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Two New Fenwick Council Members, Attorney Appointed
FENWICK ISLAND – Two new members were appointed to the Fenwick Island Town Council last week.Last Friday, residents Richard Benn and Bill Rymer were sworn in as the newest members of the Fenwick Island Town Council. The two councilmen were appointed by the town council last week to fill two vacancies that resulted from the… Read more »
New Library Director Welcomed
SALISBURY – County officials recently welcomed Wicomico Public Libraries’ new executive director to the post.Members of the Wicomico County Council met this month with Seth Hershberger, the library’s new executive director, to offer their congratulations and support.“We do look forward to meeting with you more often,” Council President Larry Dodd said this week.Hershberger earned his… Read more »
Middle School Expansion Project Moving Forward
NEWARK– The Worcester County Board of Education approved bids for the addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School last week.On Sept. 21, the school board voted 5-0 to approve bids totaling $11,093,860 for the addition of a new wing to Stephen Decatur Middle. School board member Jon Andes, who was superintendent when the facility was originally… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Plan To Tackle Bayside Flooding
FENWICK ISLAND – A three-part plan to address bayside street flooding will move forward with the town council’s approval.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a three-part plan that includes replacing backflow preventer valves, developing a flood-reduction project on Farmington Street and researching options for a town-wide mapping of all pipes and… Read more »
Council Approves Fire Station Design After Price Tag Reduced
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied revisions in the design for a new midtown fire station to 65th Street brought the cost estimate to an acceptable level, the majority of the council this week voted to move forward with the project.Last spring, the Mayor and Council voted to eventually replace the aging and dilapidated Station 3 firehouse… Read more »
Six-day OktoBIRDfest Features Tours, Social Events
BERLIN — Delmarva Birding Weekends is partnering with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to host the 2021 “OktoBIRDfest x Dogfish Head” birding extravaganza — a fusion of birds, boats, bikes and beer.Like spring migration in late April, fall migration in mid-October offers high numbers of species for nature lovers to enjoy as warblers, herons, and egrets… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 1, 2021
Enough With PlasticEditor:In the 1960’s the idea was to save the rain forest, so we switched from wood to plastic (vinyl siding and laminated flooring).Today our food comes wrapped in it, our cars are built with it and we wear clothes made of it. After all, plastic is made to last and it does.Every step… Read more »
Pines Tournament Raises Money In Freeman’s Honor
BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Association raised more than $6,000 for charity during a Sept. 25 tournament honoring Jim Freeman.Freeman was an active Platform Tennis member and former club president who passed away on March 15.Funds raised during the tournament will go to Semper Fi and America’s Fund, a nonprofit that serves veterans… Read more »
Canceling Ticket Program Will Help Fund Police Clerk
FENWICK ISLAND – The cancellation of a parking ticket program is expected to help fund the cost of a new police clerk.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to cancel a parking ticket program used by the police department to write parking tickets and maintain a computerized listing.“It’s not very cost effective,” said… Read more »