OCEAN PINES – Worcester County officials are now considering a Route 50 location for a sports complex.During a town meeting last Thursday, Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino told constituents that while the initially proposed Route 589 site was off the table, a location on Route 50 was being considered.“The sports complex I think is going… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Decent Fishing in Some Dirty Water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O17lpwXnpKkHit the video link for the Angler’s Advantage at Atlantic TackleIt was another windy one today with strong northwest winds blowing most of the day. So windy in fact that I only know of one boat that went into the ocean and they reported it was “top three roughest days this summer.” The wind has… Read more »
Fish Too Big To Keep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O17lpwXnpKkHit the video for the Angler’s Advantage at Atlantic TackleIt was a beautiful day on the water today with sunny skies, not much wind and awesome fall temperatures. It was too good to pass up….so I didn’t. I took the Fish in OC skiff out for a few hours this afternoon with some live bunker… Read more »
We Need the Wind to Let Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O17lpwXnpKkHit the video link for the Angler’s Advantage at Atlantic TackleMan this wind suuuuuuucks! The rain from yesterday cleared out pretty quickly, but it left a pretty good wind out of the northeast behind it. It was a beautiful day on land today with cool fall temperatures and sunny skies, but the wind was blowing… Read more »
Virtual Offshore Wind Public Hearings Set For Next Week
OCEAN CITY — While resort officials will certainly weigh in on two virtual public hearings slated for next week on expanded offshore wind energy projects off Ocean City’s coast, this week they urged the public to do the same.The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled two virtual public hearings next week for proposed second… Read more »
Master Water, Sewer Plan Discussed
SALISBURY – A plan for countywide water and sewer calls for multiple service districts, the creation of a public works water division and more than $200 million of infrastructure.On Tuesday, Acting County Executive John Psota and George, Miles & Buhr (GMB) representatives Peter Bozick and Katherine McAllister presented the Wicomico County Council with a newly… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 24, 2021
There are methods behind what appears to be my 13-year-old’s madness.I am learning his own unique reasoning applies to most things in his life as we move through his maturation. It’s clear he likes to do things his way and prefers to not divulge details behind his rationale. If we try to take a deep… Read more »
Wicomico Council Passes Premium Pay Proposal In 4-3 Vote
SALISBURY – A plan to compensate some county employees with premium pay passed at the county level this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 to allocate grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to allow premium pay for certified correctional officers, 911 specialists and communication specialists within the sheriff’s office.While officials… Read more »
Flu Vaccination Clinics Announced
BERLIN – As a service to the community, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing community flu vaccination with a series of free clinics for those ages 13 and older.No appointment is required. Clinic dates are subject to change based upon flu vaccine availability.Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pocomoke Firehouse, 1410 Market Street.Oct. 7, 10… Read more »
Extremist Views Serve No Purpose
The extremism over masking in schools is rooted in ignorance and a misunderstanding of the realities imposed upon school by the health protocols.Three times this week, public meetings on the lower shore have featured anti-mask speakers. In the case of Wicomico and Somerset counties, the sheer volume of would-be commenters and their refusal to comply… Read more »