SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will continue with four days a week of in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year.On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced the school system’s plan to maintain a weekly schedule of four days of in-person instruction through the end of the school year.“During these past few weeks… Read more »
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Wicomico County Teacher Of Year Semifinalists Named
ALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will announce its 2021 Teacher of the Year at a celebration ceremony scheduled for May 6.Last week, Wicomico County Public Schools announced the names of semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year.All 27 educators will now move through an extensive judging process that ends with a celebration to announce… Read more »
Airport Operators Seek Answers On Biden’s Travel Impact

WEST OCEAN CITY – Commercial operators at the Ocean City Municipal Airport say they are seeking guidance on federal flight restrictions ahead of President Joe Biden’s summer trips to the beach.This summer, Biden is expected to visit his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach. Those travel plans also include a temporary flight restriction (TFR) on airspace… Read more »
Wicomico Council To Consider Increases To Rec Fees
SALISBURY – A recommendation to increase certain recreation fees will move forward for council consideration after a discussion with department leaders last week.Last Tuesday, officials with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism came before the Wicomico County Council seeking fee increases to certain recreation programs in fiscal year 2022.Deputy Director Katie Rouse said an increase… Read more »
Fenwick Island Committee Tables Shuttle Service Discussion
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee has agreed to table an ordinance amendment on shuttle services after questions about the legality of prohibiting low-speed vehicles were brought to light.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee convened to discuss a proposed amendment to the town’s ordinance on shuttle services. While the town code… Read more »
Home, Condo Show Returns To Ocean City After Year Off

OCEAN CITY – A popular home show is returning to Ocean City next week with new exhibits and an added art and craft fair.Next weekend, the 37th Annual Home, Condo and Outdoor Show will return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.The event, hosted by Ocean Promotions, will be held in conjunction… Read more »
Officials Support New Enforcement Signs On Boardwalk

OCEAN CITY – Efforts to produce and install new Boardwalk signage to help the police department enforce town ordinances will move forward ahead of the summer season.On Monday, members of the Ocean City Police Commission discussed plans for installing signage at the Boardwalk street ends and north-south poles. Mayor Rick Meehan said the proposed signs… Read more »
Downtown Parking Permit Further Discussed
OCEAN CITY – A resort commission is seeking staff recommendations for a proposed residential parking permit in the downtown area.Following last month’s conversation on a proposed downtown residential parking permit, resort staff members were invited to Monday’s Ocean City Police Commission to discuss the feasibility of implementing a new parking district on streets to the… Read more »
Library Branch Renaming Planned
SALISBURY – The downtown branch of Wicomico Public Libraries will be renamed in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to rename the downtown library the Wicomico County Public Libraries – Paul S. Sarbanes Branch.Wicomico Public Libraries Board of Trustees Chair Michele Canopii said a suggestion to… Read more »
Wicomico Receives $7.3M Md. Grant
SALISBURY – Up to $7.3 million in grant funding from the state could provide emergency rental and utility assistance to Wicomico County residents.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-0, with Councilmen Josh Hastings and John Cannon abstaining, to accept up to $7,380,680 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funding from the Maryland Department of… Read more »