SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department is seeking input from community members on issues related to health.Officials with the Worcester County Health Department are encouraging community members to complete a brief online survey for its Community Themes and Strengths Assessment, created to identify assets in the community and issues that are important to… Read more »
BERLIN – Library officials this week highlighted ongoing efforts to complete pre-design work for a shared facility in Pocomoke.On Tuesday, Library Director Jennifer Ranck provided the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees with an update on pre-design work for a proposed shared facility in Pocomoke.For years, the library system has identified a need for significant… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to send a letter of support for proposed legislation that could improve student transportation.Last week, representatives from Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) came before the Wicomico County Council seeking support for proposed state legislation permitting alternative modes of student transportation.According to the Code of Maryland Regulations,… Read more »
SALISBURY – School system officials reappointed Superintendent Donna Hanlin to another four-year term this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Donna Hanlin July 1 to another four-year term as superintendent of Wicomico County Public Schools.Bill Chambers, president and CEO of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mike… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A boat show that benefits local youth will return to Ocean City this weekend.The 37th annual Seaside Boat Show, sponsored by Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, will return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Feb. 14-16.Held each year on Presidents Day weekend, the boat show attracts thousands of water and boating enthusiasts… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County approved the acquisition of a conservation easement on Porter Mill Road this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a Rural Legacy Area easement acquisition on Porter Mill Road.Frank McKenzie, chief of technical services and environmental planning for Wicomico County, said the landowners will receive $405,000 in… Read more »
SALISBURY – A vacancy in the county’s finance department led to a lengthy discussion between members of the legislative and executive branches this week.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Director of Administration Wayne Strausburg and Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young to discuss an unfilled deputy director position within… Read more »
BERLIN – A new pantry on the grounds of Buckingham Presbyterian Church is now open to members of the community.Located at the entrance of the church parking lot, the Little Free Pantry – or blessing box – provides a place where community members can both take and donate food and toiletries at any time of… Read more »
SALISBURY – A student’s efforts to collect 100 pictures for a class assignment received the support of several law enforcement agencies.In recent weeks, Rhett Staples, a kindergarten student at Asbury Child Development Center in Salisbury, has been on a mission to complete a class project.The assignment – to bring in 100 of something for the… Read more »
BERLIN – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program began the new year under new leadership after a months-long hiring process.At the beginning of January, Kevin Smith began his tenure as the new executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), taking over the position vacated by Frank Piorko upon his retirement at the end of… Read more »