OCEAN CITY – Two Ocean City residents will celebrate their new book, “Old Dogs, New Chapters,” with a launch party this Saturday.On Dec. 14, the Original Greene Turtle will host a launch party for the new book “Old Dogs, New Chapters: Uplifting Stories of Senior Rescue Dogs.”Written by Ocean City residents Alison Clary and Jason… Read more »
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Ocean City Eyes More Surveillance Cameras; Chief: Program Has ‘Worked Very, Very Well’
OCEAN CITY – A proposal to expand the City Watch surveillance camera system received a favorable recommendation from the town’s police commission this week.In the interest of public safety, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously this week to forward a request from Police Chief Ross Buzzuro to expand the City Watch program to the… Read more »
Fenwick Council Officially Opposes State Park Partnership With Wind Farm Developer
FENWICK ISLAND – In another public stance last week, officials in Fenwick Island approved a resolution opposing plans for improvements at Fenwick Island State Park in exchange for the construction of an onshore power transmission station.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution outlining the town’s objections to a proposed… Read more »
Ocean City Bars Partner For Believe Benefit
OCEAN CITY – Two midtown bars will go head to head next week in a competition to raise money for a beach respite housing program.On Friday, Dec. 6, Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation will host its first annual Believe in Tomorrow Game of the Week fundraiser.Program Coordinator Wayne Littleton said two 28th Street sports bars,… Read more »
Officials Debate County, Utility Easement Agreement
SALISBURY – Questions surrounding a proposed deed of easement between Wicomico County and Delmarva Power highlighted an open work session this week.On Tuesday, Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young and Public Works Director Dallas Baker presented the Wicomico County Council with a request to review and accept a deed of easement between the county and… Read more »
Shore Gives More Effort Shatters Previous Record; $218K Raised For 102 Charities
SALISBURY – The fifth annual Shore Gives More giving campaign raised a record-breaking $218,138 for 102 Lower Shore nonprofits this week, surpassing last year’s previous record amount by 28%.On Tuesday, more than 2,200 donations generated more than $218,000 for local nonprofits that participated in this year’s Shore Gives More online giving campaign.Each year, the Community… Read more »
Steel Sculpture Installation Planned For Salisbury
SALISBURY – A new public art installation will be unveiled in downtown Salisbury next week.This week, officials with the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District announced the installation of a new piece of public art in downtown Salisbury.The three-piece steel sculpture – created by Salisbury University student Blaine Steiner – will be located along the banks… Read more »
Dodd Ascends To Council President
SALISBURY – Councilmen Larry Dodd and John Cannon were appointed to new leadership positions on the Wicomico County Council this week.On Tuesday, members of the Wicomico County Council elected Dodd to serve as their new president. With no other nominations, he was chosen by acclamation.“I do want to thank everybody that supported me,” he said…. Read more »
Committee Recommends Engineering Firm For Sidewalks
FENWICK ISLAND – A proposal to hire an engineering firm for the first phase of a sidewalk construction project will be forwarded to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee voted unanimously to forward a proposal from Century Engineering to the Fenwick Island Town Council with… Read more »
Intentional Balloon Releases Banned In Wicomico County
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico voted unanimously this week to pass legislation banning the intentional release of helium balloons.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 7-0 to pass legislation prohibiting the intentional release of non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons into the atmosphere and making any intentional release subject to a civil infraction.Since County Executive Bob Culver… Read more »