SALISBURY – The connections of a Salisbury martial arts school are seeking support from the Wicomico County Board of Education to reenter the school system following incidents of sex abuse at the facility.Last week, Justin Garner with Mitchell’s Martial Arts came before the Wicomico County Board of Education in the public comment portion of its… Read more »
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OC Bike Rack Pilot Program Initiated
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to install bike racks at three beachfront street ends are moving forward in Ocean City.Last Wednesday, Engineering Manager Paul Mauser told members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee a pilot program to install bike racks on three street ends near the beach would proceed in the coming weeks.“The… Read more »
Inaugural Rise Up Huddle Event Held In Worcester
BERLIN – Timothy Alexander knows something about overcoming adversity.In his senior year of high school, he was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed. Once a star football player with the opportunity to play for any college in the country, Alexander was left to find his purpose in life.“The difference between the successful… Read more »
Next Month’s Bike Events Eye Zero-Waste Status
OCEAN CITY – A local nonprofit is partnering with Delmarva Bike Week and OC BikeFest to launch the first zero-waste event in Ocean City.Last week, Go Green OC – a nonprofit dedicated to zero-waste goals in Ocean City – announced the organization’s partnership with Delmarva Bike Week and OC BikeFest to reduce the use of… Read more »
Wicomico Council Votes 6-1 Against Rehiring Attorney
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week voted against a recommendation to rehire Paul Wilber, who was terminated from his position as county attorney in May.County Executive Bob Culver, however, has since announced the appointment of Wilber as acting county attorney effective immediately.On Aug. 6, members of the Wicomico County Council had before them… Read more »
New Council Member Takes Office
SALISBURY – District 2 resident Nicole Acle was sworn in as the newest member of the Wicomico County Council last week.On Aug. 6, Acle was instated as the new District 2 representative for Wicomico County.Late last month, the Wicomico County Council held a special meeting to appoint a nominee to fill the District 2 seat… Read more »
Fenwick Sidewalk Plans Advance
FENWICK ISLAND – Planning is now underway for a continuous sidewalk system in Fenwick Island.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee this week, Councilwoman Vicki Carmean announced the town is working with The Kercher Group, an engineering firm, to finalize cost estimates and plans for the first phase of a sidewalk construction… Read more »
Homeless Team’s Efforts Earn Praise From OC Officials
OCEAN CITY – A collaborative effort to address homelessness in and around Ocean City earned the praise of resort officials this week.On Monday, members of the Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on efforts to provide support services to homeless individuals in Ocean City and throughout… Read more »
Newest Fenwick Island Council Members Sworn In
FENWICK ISLAND – Four elected leaders were sworn in to the Fenwick Island Town Council this week.On Monday, Gene Langan, Rich-ard Mais, Bill Weistling and Mike Houser took their oaths of office in an organizational meeting of the town council.The governing body then unanimously re-elected Langan to serve as president, Mais to serve as vice… Read more »
Inspirational Surfers Healing Event Returns For 10th Year
OCEAN CITY – Surfers Healing returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week for the 10th annual day-long surf camp for children with autism.On Wednesday, more than 200 children, their families and surfers from Hawaii, New Zealand and California gathered on the beach in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel for Ocean… Read more »