OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials voted last week to ban former board member Tom Janasek from the association’s food and beverage amenities for a period of 90 days following an altercation at the Yacht Club.In a special meeting last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 5-2, with Directors Doug Parks and… Read more »
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Tax Credit Approved For Injured Officers, Firefighters
SALISBURY – County leaders this week approved a legislative bill allowing a property tax credit for disabled officers and rescue workers.Following a public hearing Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a legislative bill, which amends the county code to include a property tax credit for Wicomico law enforcement officers, correctional officers and rescue… Read more »
OC Body-Worn Camera Program In Effect
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief says a new body-worn camera program is now in place.In an Ocean City Police Commission meeting Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented an update on the resort’s new body-worn camera program.“Everyone in the field, everyone in the department, has gotten the training and wears… Read more »
Wicomico Council Approves $173M Spending Plan
SALISBURY – County leaders this week voted to adopt a $173 million budget for the coming fiscal year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to approve a $173 million spending plan for fiscal year 2023 with several amendments.Among the proposed amendments were changes in pay grades for two positions and $20,000 salary increases for… Read more »
Pickleball Court Construction Begins
OCEAN PINES – Association officials say new pickleball courts could be ready and open to Ocean Pines players by the end of July.On Monday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) announced that construction on four new pickleball courts is expected to begin this week.The courts were approved by the Ocean Pines Board of Directors in January… Read more »
Proprietor Opens 2nd Store In The ‘Perfect Little Space In The Town I Love’
OCEAN CITY – The owner of a popular Towson-area boutique is eager to serve new and returning customers at Mint + Major Beach Haus.On May 27, Mint + Major owner Melissa Bona opened her second boutique store at the 120th Street shopping center in Ocean City. After months of design work and construction, Bona said… Read more »
MDOT SHA Seeks Input As Route 90 Study Advances
OCEAN PINES – As planning continues for a potential improvement project along the Route 90 corridor, community members are invited to complete an online survey and attend an upcoming virtual meeting.Last week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced the start of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study along the… Read more »
Hardwire To Donate 1,600 Shields To Area Schools
SALISBURY – A Pocomoke-based armor manufacturing company says it plans to donate roughly 1,600 protective shields to schools in the tri-county area following the events in Uvalde, Texas.In a Wicomico County Council meeting Tuesday, Hardwire LLC CEO George Tunis announced his company’s plans to donate approximately 1,600 emergency response shields to schools in the tri-county… Read more »
MDOT SHA Seeks Input As Route 90 Study Advances
OCEAN PINES – As planning continues for a potential improvement project along the Route 90 corridor, community members are invited to complete an online survey and attend an upcoming virtual meeting.Last week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced the start of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study along the… Read more »
Q&A With Atlantic General Hospital President, CEO Don Owrey
BERLIN – On June 1, Don Owrey began his tenure as the new president and chief operating officer of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System.Owrey, who was selected to lead the hospital following a months-long national search, brings more than 30 years of health care experience to his new position.Prior to joining Atlantic General, Owrey… Read more »