WEST OCEAN CITY – A charitable bake sale at Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar was deemed a success this week.On Dec. 3, employees at Sello’s hosted their first annual bake sale to benefit children at Diakonia.Sello’s owner Karen Tomasello said the restaurant raised more than $2,500. Proceeds will go toward child programming at Diakonia, a… Read more »
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Fenwick Okays Charter Change To Increase Borrowing Limit
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved on second reading a charter change that would allow the town to increase its short-term borrowing limit.In a meeting last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council agreed to increase the town’s borrowing limit from $500,000 to 5 percent of the total assessed value of all… Read more »
Interactive Program For Parents Offered
POCOMOKE – Health officials in Worcester County will host an interactive event this weekend that will teach parents to spot signs of risky behavior in teens.On Saturday, the Worcester County Health Department will hold a free event, entitled “Hidden in Plain Sight,” for parents and caregivers at the Pocomoke YMCA.The event will take participants on… Read more »
Salary Increases Advised For Wicomico Elected Officials
SALISBURY – A countywide commission presented recommendations to the Wicomico County Council this week that would increase the salary of elected officials.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission presented a report to the Wicomico County Council outlining a suggested salary increase for county executive, Wicomico County sheriff and county council positions.Memo Diriker, chair… Read more »
Annual Holiday Block Party Set For Saturday In OC
OCEAN CITY – Thirteen businesses in Ocean City will host a holiday block party this Saturday that will benefit a local nonprofit.On Dec. 9, participating business from 33rd Street to 36th Street will offer discounts, giveaways, treats and entertainment to patrons at the third annual Holiday Block Party.The collaboration is part of a yearly tradition… Read more »
West OC Bake Sale Benefits Diakonia
WEST OCEAN CITY – A charitable bake sale at Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar was deemed a success this week.On Dec. 3, employees at Sello’s hosted their first annual bake sale to benefit children at Diakonia.Sello’s owner Karen Tomasello said the restaurant raised more than $2,500. Proceeds will go toward child programming at Diakonia, a… Read more »
Two Grants Totaling $250K To Expand Worcester Mental Health Care Services
BERLIN – Two grants totaling $250,000 are expected to expand mental health services in Worcester County.On Wednesday, officials with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services announced the nonprofit had secured $250,000 in grants to fund two clinicians over the course of two years.Steve Taylor, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, said the… Read more »
Little Assawoman Bay Dredging Effort Called ‘Uphill Battle’
FENWICK ISLAND – A new committee in Fenwick Island is moving forward with ideas to gather support for dredging the Little Assawoman Bay following a well-attended workshop held this summer.In August, the Town of Fenwick Island invited the community to attend a dredging workshop with Senator Gerald Hocker and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and… Read more »
County Tables Land Donation Nod
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have tabled a resolution to accept a 234-acre land donation until environmental studies could be conducted.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Council last Tuesday, officials voted to table a resolution to accept a 234.67-acre land donation from Connelly Mill Associates LLP.The property, located next to the Henry S…. Read more »
Fenwick’s Indigo Octopus An ‘Elevated Beach Lifestyle Shop’
FENWICK ISLAND – Wander with style.That is what co-owner Michelle Gemberling says Indigo Octopus is all about.“It’s all about travel and exploring,” she said, “being at the beach and doing it all with style.”Located along Coastal Highway in Fenwick, Indigo Octopus, a boutique store, offers customers a unique selection of clothes, shoes, accessories and beauty… Read more »