SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council voted last week to have Director of Administration John Psota continue as the acting county executive.In a special meeting last Friday, the council voted 5-2, with Councilman Josh Hastings and Councilwoman Nicole Acle opposed, to approve the continuation of Psota as acting county executive until the vacancy is filled… Read more »

SALISBURY – How the county would fund a significant shortfall in the construction of a new public safety complex was the question that drove much of last week’s discussion with department heads and lead architects.Last Tuesday, representatives with the county’s purchasing department and sheriff’s office and architects with MW Studios met with the Wicomico County… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – While Sunfest has been canceled this year, a resort business is planning a new festival for the first weekend in October.Next weekend, Trimper’s Rides will hold its first annual SunFunOC festival.From Oct. 2-4, the amusement park will host more than 30 arts and crafts vendors and offer $2 games, rides and food… Read more »

SALISBURY – County officials this month appointed Pam Oland as the new finance director for Wicomico County.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to appoint Oland as the county’s director of finance.“I appreciate the opportunity that you guys have presented to me,” Oland said, “and I hope I can provide council information as they… Read more »

BERLIN – Two local adult education providers have received more than $524,000 in combined grant funding from the Maryland Department of Labor.Last week, the Maryland Department of Labor announced its selection of 25 adult education providers to receive $16.8 million in combined federal and state funds. Wor-Wic Community College received $298,972, while Worcester County Public… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Additional information on the events resulting in the indictment of Fenwick Island’s former police chief came to light this week after he pleaded guilty to official misconduct and falsifying business records.On Thursday, Fenwick Island’s new chief of police, John Devlin, issued a statement detailing the events that led to the resignation and… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY – Community members are encouraged to come out and participate in an inaugural marine debris cleanup event next month.On Saturday, Oct. 10, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) – in partnership with Blue Water and Pure Lure Reel Fishing Gear – will host its first annual Marine Debris Plunder.As part of the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A discussion on homelessness highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.“We continue to work through this stubborn issue,” Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the Police Commission Monday, “but there are limitations.”An effort to address the homeless population in Worcester County began in 2018, as homelessness on the Boardwalk gained attention.To… Read more »

SALISBURY – Two candidates have submitted their names for the vacant county executive position, more than two weeks after the Wicomico County Council agreed to reopen the application process.In Tuesday’s meeting of the Wicomico County Council, Council President Larry Dodd announced the list of applicants for county executive, a position held by Bob Culver until… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A new incident response software is expected to help local agencies prepare for a pop-up car rally, along with special events that take place in Ocean City each year.On Monday, Emergency Services Communications Manager Glen McIntyre presented the Ocean City Police Commission with a new decision-making software expected to help local departments… Read more »