FENWICK ISLAND — The developer of an offshore wind farm will not move forward with an interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park after further evaluation of the proposed area.Ørsted – the developer of the Skipjack wind farm project just off the coast – announced it has notified the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials say small business owners still have time to apply for financial assistance through a countywide relief grant fund.Last week, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development (SWED) opened its online application for the SWED CV-19 Relief Grant Fund.The fund – capitalized through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – offers working capital grants… Read more »
SALISBURY – Delmarva Shorebirds’ general manager told officials this week planning is underway to host several community events at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this year despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League season.On Tuesday, Delmarva Shorebirds General Manager Chris Bitters met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the cancellation of the 2020… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo will open during the weekends throughout the month of July.The zoo will be open Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. throughout the month.“After a variety of discussions with associates from other zoos and our own keepers, we’ve come up with a few alterations to our normal routine,” Zoo Director… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An $80,000 grant is expected to help Ocean City develop a strategic plan.In a meeting of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee this week, President Paul Mauser announced the town had recently submitted a grant application through the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bikeways Program to complete a strategic plan… Read more »
SALISBURY – Citing the desire for additional space at the Mason Dixon Sports Complex, county officials will make another attempt to negotiate a lower purchase price for an acre of property in Delmar.Last month, Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller approached the Wicomico County Council with an opportunity to acquire one acre… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island has installed two new crosswalk systems in an effort to improve pedestrian safety along Coastal Highway.Late last month, two new crosswalk lights were installed at the intersections of Bayard Street and Coastal Highway and Oyster Bay Drive and Coastal Highway.“I think people need to be aware of them,” Councilwoman Vicki… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – West Ocean City parking concerns and plans for additional bike racks near the beach highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.On Wednesday, State Highway Administration (SHA) Assistant District Engineer Jana Potvin presented the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with an update on bicycle and pedestrian projects in and around the… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – While much has changed at the Boardwalk, Fisher’s Popcorn continues the time-honored tradition of serving its famed fare to visitors year after year.“If they want an Ocean City treat, if they want nostalgic Ocean City, it’s a good… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing the need audio improvements, the town council voted last week to spend more than $6,000 for a sound system upgrade project.The Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously last Friday to upgrade its sound system in town hall.Town Manager Terry Tieman said the project, expected to cost $6,335, will include additional wireless… Read more »
