SALISBURY – School system officials this week provided a better idea of what families and staff can expect as Wicomico County’s public schools begin the academic year virtually.In a Wicomico County Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin presented the school system’s draft recovery plan for the coming academic year.Last month, the school board… Read more »
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OC Council To Consider Police Vehicle Purchase For Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – The purchase of a side-by-side patrol vehicle is expected to improve police presence on the Boardwalk.On Monday, members of the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to send a request for the purchase of the small vehicle to the full council for consideration.Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the commission this… Read more »
July Police Report Confirms Nearly Double Spike In Domestic Assaults
OCEAN CITY – While the total number of service calls decreased in the month of July, a report on police activity highlighted an increase in calls related to disorderly conduct, domestic incidents, and theft, among other things.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police… Read more »
Wicomico Council Discusses Civic Center’s Revenue Deficit
SALISBURY – County officials introduced a bill this week that would cover a $530,000 shortfall in the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center budget for fiscal year 2020, but not before a lengthy discussion on accounting processes.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to introduce a legislative bill amending the fiscal year 2020 operating and… Read more »
Wicomico Seeking Candidates For Open Executive Post
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council is seeking candidates for the position of county executive.On July 26, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver, age 67, passed away after a months-long battle with liver cancer.The county charter states that when a vacancy in the office of county executive occurs after the first 12 months of a term,… Read more »
County Library Appointments Eyed
BERLIN – The library is now taking appointments for limited services as it begins the next phase of its gradual reopening plan.Last week, the Worcester County Library began the “library by appointment” phase of its reopening plan at the Ocean Pines and Pocomoke branches.As the name suggests, the phase will allow the library to reintroduce… Read more »
Local Photographer, Wife Launch Yacht Photography Business
OCEAN CITY – A couple’s lifelong passion for photography has turned into a new bayside business.Last month, Jim and Rose Halvorsen launched OC Yacht Shots, a bayside photography business that captures vacationers aboard their watercraft.“This was just a natural fit for us,” Jim said, “to be able to be outside and by the water.”Stationed at… Read more »
Beach Stand Operator Reflects On Long Career, ‘Double Whammy’ Summer
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – Sun Fun Beach Service operator Drew Haugh is no stranger to Ocean City.The 61-year-old Baltimore native said his memories of the resort span decades. Growing up, Haugh and his family would vacation in Ocean City each summer. And… Read more »
County Finally Acquires Property
SALISBURY – County officials agreed this week to purchase an acre of land near the Mason Dixon Sports Complex after nearly a month of negotiations.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to acquire one acre of land near the Mason Dixon Sports Complex in Delmar for $35,000.“If there’s a will, there’s a way to… Read more »
Del. Attorney General Finds No Misconduct By Fenwick Council
FENWICK ISLAND – A member of the Fenwick Island Town Council is calling for transparency after expressing her concerns about the decision-making process officials used to allow an outdoor pool bar with music at a new hotel on Coastal Highway.On July 22, Delaware Deputy Attorney General Dorey Cole responded to a petition filed by Councilwoman… Read more »