SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council this week turned down recommendations to increase the salaries of elected county officials.In an open work session Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council opted not to pursue salary increases recommended by the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission.In December, the commission came before the county council to recommend salary increases… Read more »
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Freeman Stage Announces First Slate Of Summer Performers
SELBYVILLE – A comedian, a Tony Award winner and other notable performers will grace the Freeman Stage at Bayside this summer.In a press conference Thursday, Michelle Freeman, president of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, unveiled the first portion of this year’s lineup of artists who will usher the Freeman Stage into its 11th season.“This season… Read more »
OC Native To Open For Country Artists This Month
OCEAN CITY – A former Ocean City local will return to his hometown later this month to open for country singers Josh Turner and Mo Pitney.On March 23, rising country singer and resort native Jimmy Charles will share the stage at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center with headliner Josh Turner and special guest Mo… Read more »
Warriors Group Marks Two-Year Anniversary With Event
WEST OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction will celebrate their two-year anniversary with an upcoming fundraiser.To celebrate their two-year anniversary, the Worcester County Warriors will host their second annual Turtle for Recovery fundraiser at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City on April 8.Heidi McNeeley, co-founder of the Worcester County Warriors,… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Wireless Infrastructure Ordinance
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to several charter and ordinance amendments, including an addition to the town code that outlines requirements for installing wireless infrastructure and new verbiage that will alter requirements for parking in the commercial zone.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve several charter… Read more »
Bestselling Author Visits Middle School
POCOMOKE – The author and illustrator of a bestselling children’s picture book visited Pocomoke Middle School this week to encourage students to pursue their dreams with practice and patience.On Tuesday, award-winning author, illustrator and filmmaker Vashti Harrison visited fourth-, fifth- and eighth-grade students at Pocomoke Middle to share of her journey into illustrating and writing… Read more »
Applicants Sought For Salisbury Public Art Project
SALISBURY – The next round in a public art project is underway in downtown Salisbury.Officials with the Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District are calling on artists to submit design proposals by mid-April for an ongoing project that transforms electric utility boxes in the downtown area into works of art.In 2014, Delmarva Veteran Builders brought the… Read more »
Fenwick Recognizes Police Chief On 15th Year Milestone
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s police chief was recognized by town officials last week for his 15 years of service to the police department.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Police Chief William Boyden was recognized for his contributions to the town during a presentation to honor his 15 years of employment with… Read more »
Contractor Delays Push Fenwick Beach Replenishment To July
FENWICK ISLAND – Delays in a long-awaited beach replenishment project will push the start date in Fenwick Island to July.Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a $19.2 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to dredge 1.2 million cubic yards of sand that will be used to fortify… Read more »
Fager’s Island To Host Benefit For Berlin House Fire Victims
OCEAN CITY – A local business is rallying to raise money for the family of an area musician whose home was damaged in a fire late last year.On March 10, the community is invited to a fundraiser at Fager’s Island to benefit Berlin locals Hank and Julie Koenig and their family.In December, the family’s historic… Read more »