OCEAN CITY – A new Winter Wellness promotion is encouraging locals and visitors alike to rest, relax and rejuvenate by the sea.Throughout the months of January and February, local hotels, fitness studios and organizations will offer packages and activities as part of a resort-wide Winter Wellness promotion.Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) Executive Director Susan Jones… Read more »
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Prosecution Integrity Unit’s Work Underway In Wicomico
SALISBURY – An examination of Wicomico County’s criminal justice system is expected to bring forth measures to promote integrity and instill public confidence.Since August, members of the Prosecution Integrity Unit – a new division within the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office – have been hard at work reviewing misconduct allegations, working through wrongful conviction claims… Read more »
Public Hearing Set For County Capital Improvement Plan
SALISBURY – The public will have an opportunity to comment on Wicomico County’s proposed capital planning document next week. On Jan. 5, the Wicomico County Council will hold a public hearing on Acting County Executive John Psota’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2022-2026 and the Capital Budget for fiscal year 2022. “Any… Read more »
Wicomico Officials Talk Priorities With Shore Legislators
SALISBURY – Legislative updates and a discussion on Wicomico County’s top priorities highlighted a meeting with state representatives this month.With less than a month remaining until the Maryland General Assembly enters its 2021 legislative session, members of the Eastern Shore Delegation met with the Wicomico County Council on Dec. 15 to discuss the county’s top… Read more »
Wellness Promotion Planned To Provide Winter Boost
OCEAN CITY – A new Winter Wellness promotion is encouraging locals and visitors alike to rest, relax and rejuvenate by the sea.Throughout the months of January and February, local hotels, fitness studios and organizations will offer packages and activities as part of a resort-wide Winter Wellness promotion.Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) Executive Director Susan Jones… Read more »
Monthly OC Police Report Reviewed
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief said the department’s enforcement efforts remained strong last month.On Dec. 14, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of November.Last month, officer calls for service decreased 13.9% – from 1,380 in November of 2019… Read more »
Wine Sales To Continue At Wicomico Liquor Dispensaries
SALISBURY – A discussion on eliminating wine sales at county liquor dispensaries stalled last week after a meeting with board representatives.Citing a lack of complaints from private businesses, and concerns that removing wine products would lead to layoffs, the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday agreed not to move forward at this time with an effort… Read more »
Global Play Network Launched
SALISBURY – A Delmarva-based business owner has developed a mobile app that encourages an active lifestyle while supporting the local economy.In August, CEO Vishal Patel and his team launched the Global Play Network, a program that makes local entertainment activities affordable and easy to obtain.Using a free mobile app, he said, members who join the… Read more »
Boardwalk Banner To Honor OCPD’s Fallen Cop
OCEAN CITY – A request to install a banner honoring late Ocean City Police Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green will move forward to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort commission.Last week, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to support a request from the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) to place… Read more »
Decatur Student Delivers 1,140 Handwritten Holiday Cards To Seniors
BERLIN – More than 1,100 holiday cards were distributed to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities as part of a high school student’s collection efforts.On Dec. 18, Stephen Decatur High School junior Hannah Mourlas delivered just over 1,140 holiday cards to residents of Gull Creek Senior Living Community, Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and… Read more »