FENWICK ISLAND – Work on a long-awaited beach replenishment project in Fenwick Island has been postponed another week.This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that beach replenishment work in Fenwick Island has been delayed to July 28.Last year, the Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a $19.2 million contract to Great Lakes… Read more »
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Wicomico Recognizes Correctional Officer Of Year
SALISBURY – A correctional officer from the Wicomico County Detention Center was recognized by county leaders this month.On June 5, the Wicomico County Council recognized Master Officer Aaron Handy as Wicomico County’s Correctional Officer of the Year.Handy, who joined Wicomico County Detention Center staff in October of 2013, worked quickly through the ranks to be… Read more »
Anti-Feeding Program Gearing Up For First Summer
BERLIN – As the summer season commences, visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore are being reminded to keep food away from the wild horses.In October, the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a nonprofit friends group that supports the national park, launched the “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” campaign in an effort to prevent Assateague’s… Read more »
Wicomico School Board Violates Meeting Act
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County this week announced violations of the Maryland Open Meetings Act.The Wicomico County Board of Education opened its monthly meeting on Tuesday by disclosing its violations of the Maryland Open Meetings Act.Board Vice President Gene Malone said an opinion issued by the state’s Open Meetings Compliance Board on May… Read more »
Student Test Out Handmade Creations On River
SNOW HILL – Snow Hill Middle School students put their cardboard vessels to the test last week in the third annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.Last Friday, nearly 70 eighth-grade students in Denis Jenkins’ Gateway to Technology class set sail along the Pocomoke River to test their hand-crafted cardboard boats.While some vessels featured rudimentary designs, others included… Read more »
‘Return To Goat Island’ On Tap For June 16
SNOW HILL – A third annual paddle sports festival will return to Snow Hill next weekend.On June 16, stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers and surfski enthusiasts will have their chance to compete in both short- and long-distance races in the third annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival, organized by Walk on Water.This year’s festival features… Read more »
Wicomico Executive Questions Charter Changes
SALISBURY – County Executive Bob Culver came before the Wicomico County Council this week to oppose potential charter amendments that would alter how deputy directors are appointed and how county departments would be authorized to transfer capital assets.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council held a public hearing on two proposed charter amendments. The first amendment… Read more »
Free Summer Student Meals To Continue
BERLIN – School systems in Worcester and Wicomico counties will once again offer free meals to students throughout the summer.Beginning this month, schools and community sites will offer free breakfast, lunch and snacks to students through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, which provides children and teens ages 18 and under with… Read more »
Wicomico Report Confirms Declining Overdose Trend
SALISBURY – The number of overdose deaths and emergency department visits relating to opioids have decreased, but health officials in Wicomico County have noted an uptick in other public health issues.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Health Officer Lori Brewster presented a report on the health of the county to the Wicomico County Council.Last year, Brewster said… Read more »
Visitor’s Quick Response Saves Troubled Man’s Life
OCEAN CITY – A trip to the beach turned into a memorable experience for one teen, who is being haled as a hero for saving a man’s life.Around 8 p.m. last Friday, Kyle Mooney, 18, of Milford, N.J., was walking up the beach near the Inlet when he took action to save the life of… Read more »