FENWICK ISLAND – A server replacement is expected to cost the town $8,300.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to replace its server at a cost of $8,300. Town Manager Terry Tieman told council members the replacement would give the town more time to explore the possibility of moving data and business applications… Read more »

BERLIN – A local student is using her passion for community service to connect individuals with local organizations through the use of a new website.Last week, Salisbury University sophomore and Stephen Decatur High School alumna Jude Al-Hamad launched Community & Me, an online database for students and community members seeking volunteer opportunities.“It makes it easier… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Councilwoman Nicole Acle overcame Democratic challenger Alex Scott in this week’s special election for District 2, according to preliminary results posted Wednesday.Acle, a Republican, received 5,380 votes, while Scott received 4,240 votes. However, local election officials will continue to count ballots in the coming days.Last year, the Wicomico County Council appointed… Read more »

SALISBURY – County officials are exploring a code amendment extending the time period for emergency declarations.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with David Shipley, the county’s emergency services director, to discuss a code revision that would extend any emergency declaration from seven days to 22 days.Currently, the county executive can… Read more »

SALISBURY – A vote from the state board of education will allow school systems to begin athletics next month.Last week, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) announced the Maryland State Board of Education voted to allow school systems to begin the winter interscholastic athletic season on Dec. 7. The announcement comes less than a month after… Read more »

SALISBURY – A deferral of two capital projects could allow the county to pay for a roof replacement at its government office building.Last week, the Wicomico County Council agreed to hold a public hearing to amend the capital budget for fiscal year 2021. Finance Director Pam Oland told county leaders the amendment would defer engineering… Read more »

SALISBURY – The Delmarva Shorebirds team is seeking to change its lease agreement with the county after its 2020 season was canceled.In a work session last week, Delmarva Shorebirds General Manager Chris Bitters came before the Wicomico County Council seeking an amendment to its concessions agreement for the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.“Our goal is to… Read more »

SALISBURY – A discussion on how the construction of a new public safety complex could impact the county’s finances highlighted a council meeting last week.In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council met with Finance Director Pam Oland and Acting County Executive John Psota to discuss how the county could fund the construction… Read more »