The general sights and sounds of Surfers Healing every August are what makes it so special, but it’s the dozens of small interactions taking place throughout the day that tell the story.My favorite thing each year during Surfers Healing – a traveling camp featuring experienced surfers taking children on the Autism spectrum surfing — is… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Fenwick Hotel Moratorium Extended By Two Years
FENWICK ISLAND – A moratorium on new hotel construction passed unanimously on second reading last week, effectively halting the issuance of such building permits for another two years.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve a moratorium on new hotel construction on second reading. As an existing moratorium had expired in July,… Read more »
American Legion Donates to OC Life Saving Station Museum
Standing beside an artist rendition of the new planned facility, Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom received a check for $2,000 from Ocean City American Legion Post 166 Chaplain Ben Dawson, left, and Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Gilmore.
Former Salisbury University President Charles Wight Honored
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, left, recently honored former Salisbury University President Charles Wight with a citation recognizing his leadership and dedication to SU. Wight became the University’s ninth president in 2018, retiring in July 2022.
Berlin Home Invasion Suspect Description Released
BERLIN – Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying last week’s home invasion suspect in Berlin.“Investigators have been arduously combing through numerous videos from the surrounding area in an attempt to identify the suspect responsible. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, between the ages of 25 and 35,… Read more »
High School Band Theft Charges
SALISBURY – The treasurer of Wicomico High School Band Boosters faces charges of embezzlement and theft following a month-long criminal investigation.On July 13, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division was notified by the administration of Wicomico High School of a subject stealing funds from the Band Boosters account. According to the sheriff’s office,… Read more »
Berlin Power Outage Planned For Sept. 17
BERLIN – A planned outage for Berlin’s electric customers is set to take place Sept. 17.Municipal officials are advising the town’s electric customers that their power will be out Saturday, Sept. 17, from roughly 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. The outage will allow crews to make a necessary repair to Berlin’s substation.“The repair requires the… Read more »
Mayor, Council At Odds Over Planning Commission Roles
OCEAN CITY – For the third time in a couple of months, the mayor this week appeared to be at odds with some on the council over the role of the town’s planning commission on certain issues and steps in the approval process.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday recommendations to approve two… Read more »