SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week selected Tonya Laird Lewis to fill a vacant position on the Wicomico County Board of Education, but not before a lengthy discussion on the nomination process.On June 4, the Wicomico County Council voted for a second time to fill a vacant position on the Wicomico County Board… Read more »
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May Traffic Stops Spike 45%; Jump Due To Busier Cruisin
OCEAN CITY – Police activity, smoking enforcement and recruitment updates highlighted this month’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission.With the summer season underway in Ocean City, resort officials spent the majority of Monday’s police commission meeting reviewing statistics on police activity, smoking citations and seasonal recruitment efforts.Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the… Read more »
Seven Ocean Pines Candidates Seek Three Open Board Seats
OCEAN PINES – Candidates for the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors shared their views on transparency, budget expenditures and other topics at a forum this week.On Wednesday, six of the seven candidates running in this year’s Ocean Pines Association board election participated in a forum at the Ocean Pines Community Center.This year, seven candidates… Read more »
Decatur Students Complete Financial Literacy Program
BERLIN – Students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy course.On June 5, students received certificates for completing the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.For nearly eight years, the Bank of Ocean City has… Read more »
Surfrider Foundation, Students Partner On Beach Cleanup
OCEAN CITY – Students at Pocomoke Middle School joined the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation last month in a post-Memorial Day beach cleanup in Ocean City.On May 29, more than 30 students from the school’s Surfrider Student Club and National Green Schools Society (NGSS) gathered at the Ocean City Inlet to clean the beach.Science… Read more »
Fenwick Seeks State Funds For Sidewalk
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island are seeking state capital improvement funds to begin the first phase of a sidewalk construction project later this year.On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee laid out its plans for moving forward with a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.Two months ago, the committee agreed to pursue… Read more »
On 4th Taphouse Location In OC, Owner Zev Sibony: ‘Once They Are Here, They Will Want To Come Back’
OCEAN CITY – Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious food and drinks.That’s what owner and operator Zev Sibony said patrons can find at the new Taphouse Tavern.Located within the Bayside Plaza on 137th Street, Taphouse Tavern is the newest location of the Taphouse Bar & Grille brand.Since 2010, the Sibony family has grown the Taphouse brand… Read more »
Three Anchors Opens In Resort Next To New K-Coast Surf Shop
OCEAN CITY – A new commercial property in Ocean City is now home to Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits.Located next to K-Coast Surf Shop on 78th Street, Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits offers coastal cuisine in a family friendly environment.Owners Mark Pugh, Chris Shanahan and Kevin Rohe opened the doors of Three Anchors… Read more »
Fenwick Island Approves App For Parking Permits
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island will offer a free parking permit app beginning this summer season.Last week, the Town of Fenwick Island introduced a new ParkMobile app, which allows visitors to obtain a permit for street parking without visiting the Fenwick Island Police Department or the kiosk.“The Town implemented ParkMobile for a couple of reasons… Read more »
First Project SEARCH Interns Celebrated
BERLIN – Community members this week honored the first class of Project SEARCH interns with an end-of-year celebration at Atlantic General Hospital.On Wednesday, families, community leaders and staff at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) gathered to celebrate Worcester County’s first class of Project SEARCH interns. Project SEARCH is a national program created to help people with… Read more »
