FENWICK ISLAND – Concerned over its vague definition, officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to stop using the word “shall” in all new or amended ordinances of the town code.Last Friday, Councilman Roy Williams presented his request to use the words “must” or “will” in any new or amended sections of the town code…. Read more »
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Charitable Women’s Group Hoping To Make Difference In Community
BERLIN – A group of local women interested in making a positive impact on their community have a lot to celebrate, according to its organizers.In its first two years, 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore – a group that donates money to local charities – has raised more than $20,000 for six nonprofits.But the… Read more »
Bay Taxi Service Seeks To Educate Community About Planned Operations
OCEAN CITY – The owners of a new water taxi service are seeking the community’s support, and the town’s approval, to continue operating their business from a north Ocean City canal.On Feb. 20, business partners Stephen Butz, David Butz, Jeff Mason and Adam Douglass will go before the Planning and Zoning Commission to obtain a… Read more »
Early Crime Report Confirms Decrease In Salisbury
SALISBURY – Part I crime decreased nearly 12 percent in Salisbury in 2018, according to preliminary data released last week.In a briefing held last Wednesday, City of Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan reported on preliminary year-end crime data for 2018.“The data that I am going to present today is what we report to the Federal… Read more »
Annual Shared Visions Exhibit Returns To Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Local writers joined with visual artists this week to read prose and poetry inspired by work on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Writers Group and artists from the community came together for the sixth annual Shared Visions exhibit at the Ocean City… Read more »
Atlantic General Reports Mild Flu Season Thus Far; No Precautions At Hospital Yet
BERLIN – Despite regional activity, hospital officials in Worcester County are reporting a mild flu season.With the 2018-2019 flu season well underway, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated in its latest report between 6 million and 7 million people have been sick with the flu this year and between 69,000 and 84,000 people have… Read more »
Swim Ocean City Event Founder Plans Support For Local Charities
BERLIN – Residents at Diakonia last week were treated to a rotisserie chicken dinner courtesy of Swim Ocean City, a local nonprofit.But founder Corey Davis said Tuesday’s donation was just one of the organization’s many efforts to support local charities and families.“I really want to give back to the community that helped me in my… Read more »
Docks To Promote Outdoor Tourism
SNOW HILL – New floating docks are expected to promote safety and encourage paddling on the Pocomoke River.Recently, the town of Snow Hill installed floating docks in two of its parks.Ann Gibb, Snow Hill’s grants administrator, said the docks – one located at Sturgis Park and another located at Gateway Park – were purchased with… Read more »
Paramedic Foundation Presents $99K Grant To OCFD
OCEAN CITY – A $99,000 contribution to the Ocean City Fire Department will allow paramedics to improve their skills using new training equipment.This month, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) received a $99,000 grant from the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation to purchase equipment and attend training courses.Officials with the OCFD said the foundation contributed $36,000… Read more »
Police Computer System Hit With Randsomware Attack
SALISBURY – Officials with the Salisbury Police Department this week revealed a ransomware attack had compromised its computer network earlier this month.In a briefing held on Wednesday, Capt. Rich Kaiser of the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) said the agency will be fully operational by the end of this week after a ransomware attack on Jan…. Read more »