SALISBURY – While the future of a county-owned nursing home remains uncertain, officials this week assured community members they would work toward a solution that preserves jobs and services.On Tuesday, members of the community came before the Wicomico County Council once again to make their case for keeping the Wicomico Nursing Home under county ownership.In… Read more »
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Advisory Group Outlines Bike, Pedestrian Goals
OCEAN CITY – Connecting a bike route at the Maryland-Delaware line, securing grant funds to develop a bike masterplan and completing an application for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation are just a few of the things a resort committee hopes to accomplish in the coming year.Since their first meeting in August, members of the Ocean… Read more »
Snow Hill To Hold Benefit Saturday For Local Family
SNOW HILL – Members of the Snow Hill business community will host a fundraiser to benefit a local boy battling cancer.On Saturday, Jan. 5, the community is invited to the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department for a “Raise-the-Funds Bash” to benefit Jake Newcomer, an 11-year-old student at Snow Hill Middle School who was recently diagnosed… Read more »
Students’ Medical Needs Result In Budget Shortfall
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County approved changes to the school system’s operating budget this week to address a $265,000 shortfall in student health services.On Wednesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from the Wicomico County Board of Education to transfer $265,000 from “Special Education” and “Other Instructional Costs” to “Student Health Services,” which… Read more »
Body Cams, Tasers Approved In Wicomico
SALISBURY – New body cameras and Tasers are expected to benefit the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.On Wednesday, the Wicomico County Council approved the department’s request to authorize Axon Enterprise Inc. as a sole source vendor and to waive the formal competitive bidding process for the purchase of body cameras and Tasers at a cost to… Read more »
AGH’s Penguin Swim To Celebrate 25th Anniversary
BERLIN – Event organizers with the 25th Annual Penguin Swim say it is not too late to register for next week’s fundraising event.On Tuesday, Jan. 1, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) will host its 25th Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel on 91st Street in Ocean City. There, swimmers will brave the chilly conditions… Read more »
Schools Top Wicomico County’s Capital Wish List
SALISBURY – School improvements, investments at the Salisbury airport and funding for a new public safety building topped the county executive’s list of capital improvement projects in the coming fiscal year.Last week, county staff presented the Wicomico County Council with County Executive Bob Culver’s proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2020-2024.The CIP, a… Read more »
Residents Express Support For Wicomico Nursing Home; Financial Issues Plague Facility
SALISBURY – Community members called on county officials last week to support a county-owned nursing home.Last week, several county residents came before the Wicomico County Council to advocate for the Wicomico Nursing Home after learning the facility was experiencing financial issues.In November, representatives of the Wicomico Nursing Home came before the county council to request… Read more »
Federal Grant To Help Wicomico Develop Public Park
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have agreed to accept a federal grant to develop a public park.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted to accept an $820,000 grant from the National Park Service through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to develop a public park at Pirate’s Wharf, a 340-acre property located along the… Read more »
Effort Underway To Brighten Holidays For Nursing Home Residents
BERLIN – A nursing home resident’s wish to spread holiday cheer has launched a community effort to provide fruit baskets and blankets to senior citizens.Leading up to Dec. 22, organizers of a community-wide effort to provide for residents at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during the holiday season are encouraging individuals to contribute.Organizer Ryan… Read more »