OCEAN PINES – Two Ocean Pines residents did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from celebrating their 100th birthday.On July 17, Dot Ross celebrated her 100th year of life with residents at The Woodlands senior living facility in Ocean Pines. Among them was fellow centenarian Barbara Palmer, who turned 100 on March 15.“She’s a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Complaints of litter along the streets and Boardwalk were discussed at length in a resort committee meeting last week, prompting members to seek solutions.Last week, Ocean City Surf Club’s Effie Cox presented the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, with an update on the Adopt Your Beach program.Despite the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new exhibit featuring the resort’s pioneering women is now on display at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.On June 20, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum opened its newest exhibit, “A Feminine Touch: The Women of Ocean City,” which shares the stories of women who have had a hand in shaping… Read more »
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County are asking parents to provide feedback as they finalize plans for academic instruction this fall.On July 28, the Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on a final plan for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year.Three possible models for instruction include a… Read more »
BERLIN – A Maryland author is using her love of the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore region to promote kindness, bravery and conservation in her new children’s book.Earlier this year, author Karen Cody published her debut children’s book, “Bella the Blue Crab.”Written under the pen name A.G. Vlahos – in honor of her daughter Anna… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – Owner Don Timmons says not much has changed about Dumser’s Dairyland since it was founded more than 80 years ago.“It’s all about the ice cream,” he said. “That’s all I can say. That’s our business, that’s what we’re… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND — The developer of an offshore wind farm will not move forward with an interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park after further evaluation of the proposed area.Ørsted – the developer of the Skipjack wind farm project just off the coast – announced it has notified the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials say small business owners still have time to apply for financial assistance through a countywide relief grant fund.Last week, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development (SWED) opened its online application for the SWED CV-19 Relief Grant Fund.The fund – capitalized through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – offers working capital grants… Read more »
SALISBURY – Delmarva Shorebirds’ general manager told officials this week planning is underway to host several community events at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this year despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League season.On Tuesday, Delmarva Shorebirds General Manager Chris Bitters met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the cancellation of the 2020… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo will open during the weekends throughout the month of July.The zoo will be open Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. throughout the month.“After a variety of discussions with associates from other zoos and our own keepers, we’ve come up with a few alterations to our normal routine,” Zoo Director… Read more »
