SALISBURY – Partnerships with a local nonprofit are expected to assist seniors and low-income families with critical home repairs.Earlier this month, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services (SNHS), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing homeownership and sustainable neighborhoods, announced its partnership with Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM).Officials say additional funding will allow the organization to meet the needs of… Read more »
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Folk Festival Returns Aug. 26-28
SALISBURY – Bottom of FormThe National Folk Festival will return to downtown Salisbury next weekend for its final year.For the fourth and final year, the National Folk Festival will make its way to downtown Salisbury for a weekend of music, arts, entertainment, and food. From Aug. 26-28, roughly 350 artists – musicians, dancers, storytellers and… Read more »
Surfers Healing Returns To Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – A day-long surf camp for children with autism returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week.On Wednesday, 225 children with autism and their families gathered on the beach in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel for the 13th annual Surfers Healing camp.Throughout the day, surfers from as far away… Read more »
School Board Approves Virtual Instruction Day Plan
SALISBURY –Bottom of Form With board approval this week, a virtual day instruction plan for Wicomico County schools now advances to the state superintendent.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted to approve a virtual day instruction plan for Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) and to submit the document to the state superintendent for… Read more »
New Beaver Run School To Welcome Students Next Month
SALISBURY – After five years of planning and construction, officials say a school replacement project is nearing completion.This week, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) Public Information Officer Tracy Sahler announced demolition of the old Beaver Run Elementary School is complete. A new school building, which was constructed behind the former site, is expected to welcome… Read more »
Hardwire Donates 840 Shields For Schools
SALISBURY – Protective shields will soon be placed in all Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) buildings.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County school board voted unanimously to accept a donation of 840 emergency response shields from Hardwire, LLC, a Pocomoke-based armor manufacturing company.Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, said the equipment – valuing approximately… Read more »
Wicomico Council Supports Ban On DAF Storage Tanks
SALISBURY – A proposal to ban dissolved air flotation (DAF) storage tanks in Wicomico County will move forward with the support of the Wicomico County Council.In a recent work session, the Wicomico County Council agreed to have legal counsel review the possibility of banning DAF storage tanks that hold poultry rendering waste.While the storage of… Read more »
Berlin Sidewalk Sale Returns Aug. 12-14
BERLIN – A popular sidewalk sale returns to Berlin this weekend.From Aug. 12-14, participating Berlin businesses will be offering discounts on clothing, accessories, toys and more through the annual Berlin Sidewalk Sale. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, noted the event is also a great opportunity for visitors to explore Berlin.“There are… Read more »
Ocean Pines Annual Meeting Set For Saturday
OCEAN PINES – Association officials are encouraging Ocean Pines homeowners to attend this week’s annual meetingOn Saturday, Aug. 13, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) will hold its annual meeting in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The association is reminding homeowners that a quorum is needed to conduct business, and that participation… Read more »
East Wicomico Broadband Project Pushes Ahead
SALISBURY – With $9.8 million in grant funding from the state, and a match totaling $3.5 million, representatives for an internet service provider say they hope to complete an broadband infrastructure project on the east side within a year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Talkie Communications co-owners Andre and Andrew DeMattia to discuss… Read more »