BERLIN – With less than a week’s supply remaining, the Blood Bank of Delmarva is seeking community donors.Last week, Blood Bank of Delmarva announced a regional blood shortage and called on donors to sign up for appointments at its local donor centers and pop-up locations.The Blood Bank said it currently has a 3.7-day supply of… Read more »
Author Archives: Bethany Hooper
About The Author: Bethany Hooper
Wicomico Airport Awarded $1M Grants
SALISBURY – More than $1 million in federal grants is expected to help fund operations at the Salisbury airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act.Officials say $1,023,818 in grant funding will be used for costs… Read more »
Maryland Coast Bike Festival ‘Participation Is About Double What We Expected,” Organizer Reports
WEST OCEAN CITY – Event organizers say it is not too late to participate in the first annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival.On Saturday, May 8, community members are invited to join the inaugural Maryland Coast Bike Festival, a day-long celebration that begins and ends at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor.“I think it will be… Read more »
Mostly Positive Reports Heard At Delmarva Economic Forecast
OCEAN CITY – As COVID-19 recovery efforts continue, business leaders say they are optimistic about the future of the local economy.On Wednesday, regional economists, economic development directors and business leaders gathered at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center for the 33rd Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast.The event – presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of… Read more »
Fenwick Police Add Body Cameras
FENWICK ISLAND – As talks of mandatory body camera use grows, Fenwick Island’s police chief says his department is taking steps to prepare.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, officials presented an update on police WatchGuard body cameras.“We’re going to see, going forward, lots of changes through state legislation being made… Read more »
Changes Approved For Fenwick Dredging Permit Process
FENWICK ISLAND – Additional funding for permitting services is expected to move the town forward in its efforts to dredge the neighboring bay.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to allot an additional $4,000 toward the town’s effort to seek permits for a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay.While the town had… Read more »
Ferrantes Taking Charitable Approach For Month-Long 25th Anniversary Celebration
WEST OCEAN CITY – The owners of a local jewelry store are celebrating 25 years of business with a month-long giving event.Throughout the month of May, Park Place Jewelers will celebrate its 25th anniversary by donating a portion of its sales to four local charities – Believe In Tomorrow, the Worcester County Education Foundation, Atlantic… Read more »
Ocean Pines Still Waiting On PPP Forgiveness
OCEAN PINES – The association’s general manager says he is waiting to hear if more than $1 million in PPP funding will be forgiven.Last week, General Manager John Viola presented his monthly financial report to the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors. He said the association closed March with nearly $200,000 more than budgeted…. Read more »
Proposed Land Conversation For Park Project Discussed
SALISBURY – County officials last week agreed more discussion was needed on a potential land conversion that would allow for future park development at Connelly Mill.In a work session last week, representatives with the recreation, parks and tourism department presented the Wicomico County Council with a proposed Program Open Space (POS) land conversion.Recreation, Parks and… Read more »
Wicomico Executive Outlines $161M Budget
SALISBURY – Wicomico’s acting county executive this week submitted his proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2022.On Tuesday, Acting County Executive John Psota presented the Wicomico County Council with a proposed general fund budget of $161 million for the coming fiscal year.Psota told council members the balanced budget focuses on Wicomico County’s core services –… Read more »