SALISBURY – Fiscal strength and stability, responsible management of the Salisbury airport and water and sewer expansion topped a list of long-term goals presented to the Wicomico County Council this week.On Tuesday, Councilman Bill McCain presented the legislative branch with a proposed strategic plan for Wicomico County.Since taking his seat on the council in December,… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Swim Team Reaching New Heights; Members To Compete In State Championships
OCEAN PINES – Nearly 40 swimmers will represent the Ocean Pines Swim Team in state championship meets beginning next week.Throughout the month of March, 39 registered swimmers with the Ocean Pines Swim Team (OPST) will conclude their season in a series of championship meets throughout Maryland.“This year is definitely the most we’ve had going to… Read more »
‘We Want Resolution … As Badly as Students And Staff and Parents Do’
SALISBURY – School system officials are asking for the community’s patience and support following the criminal indictment of a James M. Bennett High School guidance counselor.At the start of last week’s Wicomico County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Donna Hanlin addressed the public’s concerns regarding charges against James M. Bennett High School guidance… Read more »
Plans Outlined For Proposed Drug Treatment Center In Wicomico
QUANTICO – With plans to open a drug treatment center in a vacant correctional facility, officials in Wicomico County presented last week their visions of what could become of the space.Since last July, Wicomico County has spearheaded efforts to convert the shuttered Poplar Hill Pre-Release Unit, a state-owned correctional facility in Quantico, into a residential… Read more »
Snow Hill Earns Maryland Grant For Rebranding
SNOW HILL – Efforts are underway to rebrand Snow Hill with the help of a state grant.Jordy Kuczak, the town’s economic development and event coordinator, said officials are currently seeking the community’s input to create a new town logo and slogan that will better promote Snow Hill.“When we were looking at our revitalization efforts, we… Read more »
Fenwick Island Property Revaluation Effort Underway
FENWICK ISLAND – A months-long revaluation project is now underway in Fenwick Island.On Monday, officials with Pearson’s Appraisal Services began conducting a revaluation of all properties within the town’s corporate limits.The project begins less than a month after the Fenwick Island Town Council selected the appraisal firm to reassess the value of all town properties.In… Read more »
Wicomico County Executive, Council At Odds
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver is calling on Council President John Cannon to step down from his position, highlighting the discord between the two branches and a letter from the council critical of the county’s chief elected official.Culver sent a letter to Cannon on Monday requesting he step down as council president, citing… Read more »
Solution Reached For OC Bike Path Issue
OCEAN CITY – With a solution in hand, officials with the State Highway Administration will soon proceed with plans to address a break in the bike route along Coastal Highway.In its current form, Ocean City’s bike route shares the bus lane along both sides of Coastal Highway, but abruptly disappears from 60th Street to 64th… Read more »
Berlin Library Open House To Spotlight Performance Space
BERLIN – Officials with the Worcester County Library will host an open house at the Berlin branch later this month to gage public interest in utilizing its performance space.On Feb. 28, the public is invited to an open house at the Berlin library to view its community room, located on the second floor. The event… Read more »
Conceptual Designs For New Pocomoke Library Reviewed
POCOMOKE – Officials with the Worcester County Library this week got their first glimpse of conceptual designs for a proposed addition to the Pocomoke branch.On Tuesday, Jeff Schoellkopf of The Design Group presented the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees with two preliminary designs for an addition to the Pocomoke branch.“Right now, we are under… Read more »
