SALISBURY – Fees for certain recreation programs in Wicomico County will increase as costs related to minimum wage and COVID-19 regulations grow.The Wicomico County Council this week voted 4-2, with Council President Larry Dodd and Councilman Joe Holloway opposed, to increase certain recreation fees starting this fiscal year.“I’m not going to support this,” Holloway said…. Read more »

OCEAN PINES – As association officials continue to work on short-term rental regulations, an attorney for one Ocean Pines property owner says his client is hoping their concerns will be addressed without litigation.In late March, attorney Steve Rakow penned a cease and desist letter to the association’s legal counsel on behalf of his client –… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Citing enforcement and safety concerns, a resort committee this week made a recommendation to keep bicycle start times on the Boardwalk at 2 a.m.The recommendation, made by members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), now moves on to the full Mayor and Council for discussion and possible action.“I… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Officials say town staff continue to evaluate proposals from four national firms interested in developing a strategic bike plan for the resort.On Wednesday, President Paul Mauser presented members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with an update on the town’s search for a consultant to develop a bike strategic… Read more »

SALISBURY – A positive report on Wicomico County’s financial statements highlighted a presentation this week.On Tuesday, representatives from PKS & Company presented the Wicomico County Council with a clean, unmodified audit report for fiscal year 2020.“This means the financial statements present fairly the financial position of the county in accordance with accounting principles,” said PKS… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Community members lined the roadway this week to celebrate the arrival of The Wall That Heals.On Tuesday, a 53-foot trailer carrying a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial made its way to Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. The exhibit – led by a motorcycle escort of more than 100… Read more »

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 »

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 »