SALISBURY – A discussion with county leaders last week highlighted the school systems efforts to address student behavior.Last week, Superintendent Donna Hanlin, school system administrators and members of the Wicomico County Board of Education met with the Wicomico County Council to share several initiatives aimed at improving school climate and student conduct after an uptick… Read more »
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Decatur Students Complete Financial Literacy Program
BERLIN – Several students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy program.This fall, 35 students at Stephen Decatur High School completed the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.The Bank of Ocean City sponsors the… Read more »
Wicomico Deputies Earn Valor Medals
SALISBURY – County officials recognized four deputies and one emergency services employee last week for their professionalism and dedication during three separate incidents.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Council last week, elected leaders recognized deputies Howard Bowden, Christian Pecoraro, Dylan Miller and Ben Parsons for receiving medals of valor from the National Sheriff’s Association.“It’s… Read more »
Budget Transfer To Fund Three Project Shortfalls
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County voted unanimously last week to introduce emergency legislation to fund budget shortfalls for three capital projects.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to introduce an emergency legislative bill transferring roughly $2.5 million in prior year funds to continue work on three capital projects.“Essentially, they are new expenses to… Read more »
Continuous Bike Route Through OC Remains A Goal
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to seek easements for the use of a bike route could move forward in Ocean City.Earlier this month, Councilman Tony DeLuca presented the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) with a plan to seek license of use easements from hotels in the downtown and midtown areas of the resort.DeLuca,… Read more »
26th Annual Penguin Swim Set For New Year’s Day In OC
OCEAN CITY – Event organizers say registration is still open for the 26th Annual Penguin Swim.On Wednesday, Jan. 1, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) will host its 26th Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel in Ocean City. There, swimmers will brave the chilly conditions and frigid ocean waters to raise money for health… Read more »
Resort Committee Outlines Bike, Pedestrian Goals
OCEAN CITY – Encouraging bike events, developing a bike master plan and continuing the Lights on Bikes program are just a few of the goals a resort committee hopes to accomplish in 2020.Since last January, members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee have focused on several initiatives in an effort to make… Read more »
Student Behavior, School Climate Concerns Discussed
SALISBURY – Concerns surrounding student behavior and school climate highlighted a school board meeting in Wicomico County last week.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education last week, James M. Bennett Middle School parent Michele Schlehofer shared her concerns regarding student conduct and school climate.“As you know, there have been several incidents in… Read more »
Wicomico Executive Recaps Year, Looks Ahead To 2020
SALISBURY – Quality of life, strong financial conditions and future funding challenges highlighted a report this week on the state of Wicomico County.On Monday, County Executive Bob Culver presented his 2019 report on the state of Wicomico County at a town hall meeting in Salisbury.The report, which focused on all departments of county government, reflected… Read more »
OC Police Department Continues To Expand Recruitment Efforts
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on monthly calls for service and seasonal recruitment efforts highlighted a meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission last week.Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the town’s police commission with a report on calls for service for the month of November.While officer calls for service increased 2.4%, from 1,347… Read more »