SALISBURY – A waterfront park in Wicomico will expand with the acquisition of neighboring property.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Bill McCain abstaining, to acquire three parcels along Cove Road for the purposes of demolishing existing buildings and converting the land back into public open space. Marilyn Williams, the county’s land… Read more »
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Viola, Ocean Pines Ink 2-Year Contract
OCEAN PINES – John Viola will continue as the association’s general manager for at least another two years.Last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) announced Viola, who has served as the general manager since 2019, has signed a contract to continue in his position for at least a two-year term. The announcement comes after multiple… Read more »
Student Charged In Video Incident
SALISBURY – A Wicomico County student has been charged with misuse of electronic mail and disturbing school activities after a video surfaced showing the suspect holding a rifle and making racist, threatening remarks, police say.The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office announced last week a 15-year-old male juvenile from Willards has been charged following an investigation into… Read more »
Pines Fire Department Shares Plans For South Station Renovation
OCEAN PINES – Discussions on a proposed South Station renovation, and the funding needed to make the project a reality, highlighted a town hall meeting last week.Last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) hosted a town hall meeting to discuss proposed renovations to the South Station.As officials look to bring the decades-old facility… Read more »
Historic Berlin Church Launches Restore The Light Campaign
BERLIN – With the help of grant funding and community support, a local church is hoping to restore its 110-year-old stained glass windows.Stevenson United Methodist’s Restore the Light Committee has launched a campaign to restore more than 34 stained glass windows at the church. Now, with a grant from the Humphreys Foundation, church members are… Read more »
Wicomico Superintendent Retires
SALISBURY – Community leaders and education officials last week recognized Wicomico County’s outgoing superintendent.In a Wicomico County Board of Education meeting last week, officials recognized Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin for six years of service to Wicomico County Public Schools. Board Chair Gene Malone noted that under Hanlin’s leadership, the school system had increased teacher retention,… Read more »
OPA Board Approves Electronic Voting
OCEAN PINES – Association members will now have the option to participate in electronic voting following a vote this week by the Ocean Pines Board of Directors.In a special board meeting Monday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the second reading of an amendment to Resolution M-06, which would… Read more »
Wicomico Bond Bill To Fund Capital Projects
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County voted this week to introduce a $23 million bond bill.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to introduce a legislative bill allowing the county to borrow $23,378,386 for nine capital projects.“We have a calendar created such that we would go to the bond market prior to the general… Read more »
Fenwick Approves $2.4M Budget
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials last week voted to approve a $2 million-plus budget for fiscal year 2023.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 7-0 to accept the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget with $2.14 million in projected revenues and $2.44 million in projected expenses.“Between those two, the projected net operating loss, which is… Read more »
Five Candidates File For Fenwick Town Council Seats
FENWICK ISLAND – Five candidates are seeking three seats on the Fenwick Island Town Council this year.In a special meeting held last Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Town Council accepted the names of five candidates who will vie for three council seats currently held by Vicki Carmean, Bill Rymer and Richard Benn.In addition to Rymer and… Read more »