BERLIN – Members of the public are encouraged to attend a community forum on vaping next month.On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Stephen Decatur High School will host a community forum on vaping during its annual Taco Night fundraiser.At 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., parents, students and members of the community are invited to join the discussion,… Read more »
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Health Department Outlines Styrofoam Ban Efforts
OCEAN CITY – Representatives with the local health department outlined efforts to enforce an upcoming ban on polystyrene food service products in a resort committee meeting last week.Earlier this month, the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, invited representatives from the Worcester County Health Department to provide an update on education and… Read more »
Supporters Urge Funds For Mardela School Renovation
SALISBURY – Concerned citizens are calling on officials to restore funding for improvements at Mardela Middle and High School after learning the project had been removed from the county’s proposed Capital Improvement Program.On Tuesday, residents and school officials came before the Wicomico County Council in a public hearing on the proposed capital budget and fiscal… Read more »
Wicomico Tweaking Marijuana Legislation
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County are considering changes to proposed legislation on public marijuana consumption.Earlier this month, officials with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office came before the Wicomico County Council with proposed legislation that would prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas and vehicles.“Just because marijuana… Read more »
Student Safety Task Force Provides Update
SALISBURY – A report on the progress of a Youth Safety Task Force last week highlighted ongoing efforts to address student safety.Last week, members of the Youth Safety Task Force issued a report on the progress made to support youth safety in schools and in the community.“The Youth Safety Task Force aims to maintain and… Read more »
OCPD Reports Drop In Applicants For 2020 Season
OCEAN CITY – As the Ocean City Police Department prepares for the upcoming summer season, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro shared his recruitment concerns this week.On Monday, Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for seasonal officers and public safety aides.“We have seen a dropoff in candidates,” he said, “about… Read more »
Wicomico Opts For Post-Labor Day School Start Date
SALISBURY – The school board voted this week to approve an amended calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year after receiving more than 1,600 responses from the community.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education approved on second reading a 2020-2021 school calendar for that will begin the academic year on Sept. 8 and end the… Read more »
Bank’s Downtown Branch Donation Will Help Expand OC Museum’s Exhibit Space
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to transform a historic downtown building into a museum will move forward thanks to the generosity of a local bank.On Dec. 31, the Bank of Ocean City closed its branch on the corner of Dorchester Street and South Baltimore Avenue. But instead of having the historic building sit empty, officials are… Read more »
Public Marijuana Use Ordinance Eyed In Wicomico
SALISBURY – An effort to prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas will move forward in Wicomico County.In a work session Tuesday, Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes, Deputy State’s Attorney Bill McDermott and Sheriff Mike Lewis presented the Wicomico County Council with proposed legislation that would prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public… Read more »
Expanding Butt Hut Sites North Of Boardwalk Discussed
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to make a cigarette disposal program sustainable highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.On Wednesday, members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) discussed ways to expand and improve its cigarette butt disposal program.Last summer, resort officials implemented a two-pronged initiative to install cigarette butt receptacles – or… Read more »
