FENWICK ISLAND – More than $46,000 in funding will cover the costs of a repaving project and certain police operations in Fenwick Island.At a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, town employees informed the council of funding the municipality received to pay for certain projects and operations.Town Manager Terry Tieman said the town received… Read more »
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Wicomico County Mulls Local Preference Policy
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County are considering a policy that will establish a preference for local vendors in the county procurement process.In an open work session Tuesday, Council Attorney Robert Taylor presented the Wicomico County Council with a legal analysis about the risks associated with local preference.Taylor told the council implementing a preference for… Read more »
Education Foundation Planning Inaugural Benefits
OCEAN CITY – A local nonprofit is encouraging community members to take part in two inaugural fundraisers that will support Worcester County students, teachers and schools.The Worcester County Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate digital conversion, give students equal opportunities, support teachers through educational grants and create an endowment fund that… Read more »
Operation Shooting Star Plans Benefit Events
BERLIN – A local nonprofit is launching a fall fundraising event over the course of several weeks to raise awareness and support research for autoimmune diseases.Beginning in October, Operation Shooting Star, a charitable organization that raises awareness for autoimmune diseases and donates 100 percent of its proceeds to research, will host a series of fundraisers… Read more »
Fenwick Council Drops Voter Qualification Changes
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island will not move forward with changes to the town’s charter that would reinstate votes to trustees and their spouses in municipal elections.The Fenwick Island Town Council met with town solicitor Mary Schrider-Fox in a workshop last Friday to revisit voter qualification changes one last time.The workshop comes nearly… Read more »
Worcester Humane Society Issues Call For Volunteers
BERLIN – It was a love for animals that inspired Ethan Scheiber to volunteer at the Worcester County Humane Society.Since the age of 13, Scheiber has played an active role in helping the shelter with daily chores, annual fundraisers and the like.Recently, Scheiber, an aspiring veterinarian, has taken on more responsibility at the shelter by… Read more »
Decatur Middle School Hosts Internet Safety Presentation
BERLIN – School officials are hoping an outreach program will create a dialogue about Internet safety.On Wednesday, Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS) parents and students, as well as educators and elected officials, assembled for a presentation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on how to protect children from negative and criminal online activity.Topics included social networking,… Read more »
OC Applying For SolSmart Program
OCEAN CITY – Members of Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee are one step closer to submitting an application for a national designation program that addresses solar energy.In July, Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer, introduced the committee to a designation program that offers free technical advice to towns looking to bolster solar energy efforts.The… Read more »
Wicomico Commits Funds For Opioid Coordinator Post
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have approved a request for $28,989 to partially fund an opioid coordinator position.On Tuesday, Lori Brewster, health officer for the Wicomico County Health Department, came before the Wicomico County Council to request additional funding for a full-time opioid coordinator.According to Brewster, the health department received nearly $116,000 in grant… Read more »
Fenwick Sidewalk Push Continues
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island has yet to receive a commitment from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to fund a connecting sidewalk along the town’s main corridor, but town officials are taking steps to inform the community of future plans.In a Pedestrian Safety Committee, or Sidewalk Committee, meeting last Friday, members relayed ongoing efforts… Read more »