FENWICK ISLAND – After reviewing a complaint from four candidates, the Fenwick Island Board of Elections last week found no unlawful actions regarding pre-election activity in town.Last Friday, the town’s board of elections held a special meeting to consider the legality of certain pre-election activities in Fenwick Island after receiving a written complaint from candidates… Read more »
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Wicomico Introduces $51M Bond Bill
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week voted to introduce a $51 million bond bill.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to introduce a legislative bill that will allow the county to borrow more than $51 million for eight capital projects.“This is generally called a parameters bill to permit borrowing,” council attorney Andy Mitchell… Read more »
Ocean City Investigating What Injured Girl In Ocean; Statement: ‘Marine Life Has Not Been Ruled Out’
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol continues to investigate the cause of a reported bite in the waters off 119th Street this week.On Monday, Ocean City Beach Patrol surf rescue technicians (SRTs) responded to a 12-year-old girl with a leg injury on the beach at 119th Street. According to a statement issued by… Read more »
Worcester Health Agency Marks 200th Vaccine Clinic; 56% Of Residents Fully Vaccinated
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department is recognizing residents, staff and community partners as it celebrates its 200th COVID-19 vaccine clinic.On Monday, the local health department celebrated its 200th vaccine clinic with concurrent events at the Berlin and Pocomoke health centers.Public Affairs Officer Travis Brown said the milestone highlights the efforts of clinic… Read more »
OPA Candidate Deemed Ineligible For Election; Votes Will Not Count For Farr
OCEAN PINES – Three board members are calling for a special meeting to discuss this year’s election after it was announced votes for board candidate Rick Farr would be invalidated.In an interview this week, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Director Doug Parks said he and fellow board members Tom Janasek and Camilla Rogers have requested a… Read more »
Ground Broken On Recovery Campus In Berlin
BERLIN – The connections of a local nonprofit broke ground last week on a 2,500-square-foot recovery campus in Berlin.On Thursday, elected leaders and representatives from various local agencies joined Hope4Recovery board members for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a future recovery campus.Hope4Recovery founder Tish Ottey said the facility will complement the organization’s recovery… Read more »
Four Hopefuls File Complaint Over Pre-Election Policies
FENWICK ISLAND – Four town council candidates have filed a complaint with the Fenwick Island Board of Elections questioning pre-election activities.On Friday, July 30, the town’s board of elections will hold a special meeting to consider the legality of certain pre-election activities in Fenwick Island after receiving a complaint from four candidates in this year’s… Read more »
Human Waste Concerns Reported On Assateague OSV Area
ASSATEAGUE – As usage of the over-sand vehicle (OSV) zone increases, one area resident says she is concerned with the growing level of human waste being found on the beaches of Assateague Island.Salisbury resident Beth McClincy says she and her husband have been going to Assateague’s OSV zone for years. She noted the beauty of… Read more »
Fenwick Council Votes 6-0 To Adopt $4.1 Million Budget
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week adopted a $4.1 million budget for the coming fiscal year.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 6-0 to approve a fiscal year 2022 budget of $4,190,477, as well as a fee schedule that includes a property tax rate of 0.1740 per $100 of assessed value.The… Read more »
Sussex County Delays Freeman Hotel Decision
GEORGETOWN – Leaders in Sussex County this week agreed to defer a vote on a controversial conditional use request.Following an hours-long public hearing on Tuesday, the Sussex County Council voted unanimously to defer voting on a conditional use request from the Carl M. Freeman Companies to develop a hotel and restaurant on a 9.2-acre parcel… Read more »