FENWICK ISLAND – A geotechnical study is expected to further Fenwick Island’s efforts to secure a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council unanimously approved a request from the town’s Dredging Committee to fund a geotechnical study of the Little Assawoman Bay.Councilman Bernie Merritt, chair of the committee, told… Read more »
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Sussex County History Detailed In Local Author’s Book
BERLIN – A Dagsboro native is using her love of history and genealogy to share stories of Sussex County traditions, industries, people and pastimes.In Sandie Gerken’s new book, “Storied Sussex,” readers get a glimpse of Sussex County’s history through a compilation of 42 short essays.“I’m not in it for the money,” she said. “It has… Read more »
Fenwick Island Planning 65th Anniversary Event
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials will observe Fenwick Island’s 65th anniversary with a birthday celebration later this year.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, town staff presented a request for $5,085 to host a 65th birthday celebration on July 1.“Fenwick Island was incorporated July 1, 1953 and that makes us just shy of 65… Read more »
Fenwick Commercial Setback Change OK’d
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island this week approved on first reading an ordinance change that would set additional landscaping requirements in the town’s commercial zone.Last week, Bill Weistling, chair of the town’s Charter and Ordinance Committee, came before the Fenwick Island Town Council with a proposed zoning change that would require all rear… Read more »
Wicomico Council Gets Market Update
SALISBURY – Inventory is down and activity is up in the Wicomico real estate market, according to the Coastal Association of Realtors.In a Wicomico County Council meeting last Tuesday, representatives from the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) presented the most recent trends in Wicomico County’s real estate market.“New contracts and homes sold are not only… Read more »
Special Needs Soccer Program Slated To Return April 7; Participants, Volunteers Sought
FRANKFORD – A local soccer program for kids with disabilities will begin its spring season next month.Beginning April 7, the River Soccer Club in Frankford, Del., will kickstart its spring season of The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer), a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with mental and physical disabilities.One of three… Read more »
Group Looks To Educate Community About Recovery Homes; William Street Contract Dissolved
BERLIN – A group looking to establish a recovery home in Berlin has dissolved a contract for a house on William Street, but will focus their efforts on outreach and education until they find another location in the area.Earlier this month, connections of Hope4Recovery, an organization created to establish safe sober living facilities in Worcester… Read more »
Comptroller’s Craft Beer Legislation Spiked In Committee
ANNAPOLIS – Attempts to reform craft beer regulations in Maryland fizzled in a committee meeting last week, despite local efforts to support the legislation.Last Friday, the Economic Matters Committee voted down House Bill 518, which, among other things, would remove certain limits on craft beer production, taproom sales and take-home sales and repeal buy-back provisions… Read more »
Resource Officer Assigned After Threats, Complaints
SALISBURY – A student resource officer has been assigned to a Wicomico County school this week following recent threats.In a statement released Monday, Pittsville Elementary and Middle School Principal Michael Cody announced the school had received an on-site student resource officer (SRO) following three separate threats made by students in recent weeks.“I would like to… Read more »
Coach Honored With Road Naming
SALISBURY – A Salisbury street was renamed in honor of a high school basketball coach at a surprise unveiling ceremony last week.Last Friday, city and school officials recognized Wicomico High School boys’ basketball coach Butch Waller with a road named in his honor.Long Avenue, located in front of the high school, was renamed Butch Waller… Read more »