BERLIN – Community over competition.That’s the message a group of local boutique owners are trying to promote during the COVID-19 pandemic.Last week, Taylor Harman and her mother, Pam Harman, co-owners of Magnolia Rifle Boutique in Fenwick Island, launched a social media campaign recognizing local boutiques across Delmarva.While non-essential businesses in Maryland and Delaware are closed… Read more »
SALISBURY – A discussion on the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and various state mandates highlighted a public hearing on the fiscal year 2021 budget last week.Using a video conferencing program, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver presented the public with a proposed operating budget of $153,250,029 for fiscal year 2021.“If anything can be said… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – While it’s more or less business as usual for the town of Fenwick Island, officials are taking measures to protect their employees with a new workforce policy.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a COVID-19 policy that would allow employees non-chargeable sick time if they or a dependent… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A local developer is seeking a liquor license for his new hotel, but some Fenwick residents are voicing their opposition to his requests.On March 2, developer Spiro Buas applied with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (ABCC) for a hotel liquor license with a patio permit and a variance to permit live… Read more »
BERLIN – A local feline is using his social media presence to entertain and uplift members of the community.Last, Pip the Beach Cat – a local feline that’s amassed thousands of social media followers with his quirky behaviors – began his own morning show with owner Emily Meadows and assistant Gretchen Cooper.“We needed a personal… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County agreed to establish a commission on local youth.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to establish a Wicomico County Youth Advisory Commission and to adopt bylaws for the organization.In November, the council held a work session on the proposed commission and sent a letter to the county executive… Read more »
SALISBURY – Efforts to sew face masks for health care workers began this week in both Wicomico and Worcester counties.As hospitals and care facilities across the nation contend with shortages of protective gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Master Corrections Officer Joann Johnson is spearheading an effort at the Wicomico County Department of Corrections to make… Read more »
BERLIN – As businesses across the state close or modify operations in the midst of a pandemic, an effort to allow remote transactions and settlements could keep the real estate industry afloat.Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 678, which allows for Remote Online Notorization (RON). The electronic notary service permits a notary… Read more »
SALISBURY – A member of Wicomico County’s administration has resigned from his position to assume a similar role in Worcester County.Last week, Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young announced his resignation from Wicomico County government, effective April 3.On April 30, he will step into his new role as Worcester County’s assistant chief administrative officer, taking… Read more »
SALISBURY – A shortfall in the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center budget highlighted a meeting with county officials last week.In an open work session last week, representatives with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the fiscal year 2020 budget for the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.“I’m here… Read more »