SALISBURY – Faced with a shortage, the Blood Bank of Delmarva is joining forces with local hospitals and health care systems to raise awareness about the critical need for blood donations.In response to a chronic shortage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) this week announced additional efforts to increase… Read more »

SALISBURY – Information on COVID-19 cases and outbreaks within school buildings will be posted on Wicomico County’s school system website beginning this week.In a meeting of the school board Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin announced the school system would begin posting two dashboards – one for confirmed COVID cases in each of Wicomico County’s public schools… Read more »

SALISBURY – As the development of a master plan continues, Wicomico officials discussed the implementation of countywide water and sewer.Late last month, the Wicomico County Council met with George, Miles & Buhr representatives Peter Bozick and Katherine McAllister to discuss an ongoing master plan for implementing a countywide water and sewer infrastructure system.“This goes far… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – A server replacement is expected to cost the town $8,300.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to replace its server at a cost of $8,300. Town Manager Terry Tieman told council members the replacement would give the town more time to explore the possibility of moving data and business applications… Read more »

BERLIN – A local student is using her passion for community service to connect individuals with local organizations through the use of a new website.Last week, Salisbury University sophomore and Stephen Decatur High School alumna Jude Al-Hamad launched Community & Me, an online database for students and community members seeking volunteer opportunities.“It makes it easier… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Councilwoman Nicole Acle overcame Democratic challenger Alex Scott in this week’s special election for District 2, according to preliminary results posted Wednesday.Acle, a Republican, received 5,380 votes, while Scott received 4,240 votes. However, local election officials will continue to count ballots in the coming days.Last year, the Wicomico County Council appointed… Read more »

SALISBURY – County officials are exploring a code amendment extending the time period for emergency declarations.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with David Shipley, the county’s emergency services director, to discuss a code revision that would extend any emergency declaration from seven days to 22 days.Currently, the county executive can… Read more »

SALISBURY – A vote from the state board of education will allow school systems to begin athletics next month.Last week, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) announced the Maryland State Board of Education voted to allow school systems to begin the winter interscholastic athletic season on Dec. 7. The announcement comes less than a month after… Read more »