FENWICK ISLAND – While the name has changed, owners at Fi-Na-Le want patrons to know they remain unwavering in their commitment to delicious food and a great atmosphere.Located along the bay in the Village of Fenwick shopping center, the newly renamed Fi-Na-Le restaurant features casual dining, diverse menu items and sunset views over the water.Philadelphia… Read more »
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Snow Hill Will Start Enforcing Docking Fees
SNOW HILL – Officials in Snow Hill say they are enforcing docking fees for boats that use waterfront property owned by the town.Jon Hill, Snow Hill’s code enforcement officer, said this week that docking fees are now being enforced in town.“They’ve been in the town code for years, but required fees are being enforced now,”… Read more »
Local Siblings Launch Offshore ‘Balloon Round Up’ Contest
OCEAN CITY – A brother and sister are teaming up to clean the ocean and are asking boaters and fishermen to collect and report any balloons found offshore as part of a summer-long contest.Last week, siblings Josh Blume, 12, and Emily Blume, 10, launched a months-long contest entitled “Blume’s Balloon Round Up.” The boat that… Read more »
National Folk Festival Announces Need For Volunteers
SALISBURY – With less than three months remaining until the National Folk Festival commences in downtown Salisbury, event officials are asking community members to fill hundreds of volunteer positions.In a Wicomico County Council meeting last Tuesday, Caroline O’Hare, local manager for the National Folk Festival, announced that volunteer shifts have been placed online. Those wishing… Read more »
Animal Control Changes Near In Wicomico
SALISBURY – It appears those spearheading an effort to rework Wicomico County’s animal control ordinance are inching closer to a final draft.Last week, the Wicomico County Council met with counsel and Aaron Balsamo, executive director of the Wicomico County Humane Society and chair of the county’s Animal Ordinance Review Committee, in an open work session… Read more »
A Dream Has Come True For New Body Double Owner
FENWICK ISLAND – New ownership at a swimwear store in Fenwick Island has brought with it more inventory, a new look and exceptional customer service.Since acquiring Body Double Swimwear in Fenwick Island, owner Liz Welsh has been busy remodeling the store and running the business, a dream of hers since she first started working there… Read more »
Fenwick Approves First Friday Donation Request
FENWICK ISLAND – Donations to the Fenwick Island Business Development Committee will be used to promote the town’s First Friday events.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to donate up to $500 to the Fenwick Island Business Development Committee for the purchase of signs and banners that will be used to highlight the… Read more »
Carolina Street ‘Still A Happy Thing’ In Fenwick Island
FENWICK ISLAND – Timeless home furnishings, unique merchandise and exceptional staff.That, according to owner Dee Dee Phillips, is what brings customers back to Carolina Street Garden & Home year after year.Located on South Carolina Street in Fenwick, Carolina Street serves as Fenwick Island’s go-to shop for upscale home and garden décor.Phillips, who runs the store… Read more »
Fenwick Anniversary Party Sunday
FENWICK ISLAND – A party to celebrate Fenwick Island’s 65th anniversary will take place this weekend.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last week, Town Manager Terry Tieman encouraged community members to join elected officials and town staff for a 65th birthday celebration on Sunday.“On July 1 we will have our 65th birthday celebration,” she… Read more »
Wicomico Student Wins National Speech Contest
SALISBURY – An elementary school student was honored in Wicomico County last week for winning a national speech contest on kindness.On Tuesday, June 19, Savanna Brooks, a fifth-grade student at North Salisbury Elementary School, was recognized by members of the Wicomico County Council for taking first place in the National Kindness Speech Contest.Council President John… Read more »