OCEAN CITY – The Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will return to Ocean City next month.On Friday, Jan. 7, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.For roughly 30 years, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has served as an uplifting event… Read more »
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Low Interest Rate Scored For $58M In Bonds
SALISBURY – Officials say a high credit rating and a large bond issuance attracted 12 bidders to Wicomico’s $58 million bond sale.The Wicomico County Council voted this month unanimously to approve a resolution awarding $58.23 million in general obligation and tax-exempt bonds to finance several major projects in the county. Finance Director Pam Oland told… Read more »
Wicomico Charter Review Committee Proposes Changes
SALISBURY – A discussion on recommended changes to the county’s charter highlighted a council meeting this week.On Tuesday, members of the Charter Review Committee (CRC) came before the Wicomico County Council to present 24 recommended charter changes for the council’s consideration. Chair Mike Dunn said the recommendations addressed some of the perceived charter issues that… Read more »
Leadership Spots Change Hands On Wicomico Council
SALISBURY – Councilmen John Cannon and Ernie Davis were appointed to new leadership positions on the Wicomico County Council this month.In 4-3 votes, members of the Wicomico County Council elected Cannon to serve as their new president and Davis to serve as their new vice president. The two councilmen will replace outgoing Council President Larry… Read more »
Fenwick Committee Recommends Clear Wording On Shuttle Ban
FENWICK ISLAND – Potential ordinances related to shuttles, storage units and commercial parking in residential district, among other things, are being considered as a Fenwick committee moves forward with its research.On Wednesday, members of the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee met to discuss proposed ordinances involving several town issues.Kicking off this week’s agenda included… Read more »
Resort Police Summer Recruitment Effort ‘Very, Sluggish’
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief highlighted seasonal recruitment challenges at a resort committee meeting last week.On Dec. 13, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.For decades, the OCPD has enhanced its workforce with seasonal officers… Read more »
County Joins Opioid Settlement Against Drug Companies
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council voted this week to join a multi-billion-dollar settlement against four national drug companies.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to opt into a $26 billion settlement with drug distributors McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. and drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for their alleged roles in the country’s… Read more »
Atlantic General Hospital’s Penguin Swim Returns Jan. 1; Funds Raised Benefit Community Hospital
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital’s Annual Penguin Swim will return to the beaches of Ocean City on New Year’s Day.On Saturday, Jan. 1, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) will host its 28th Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel on 91st Street.As is tradition, swimmers will brave the frigid waters of the Atlantic… Read more »
Ocean City Scores State Grant To Overhaul Former Bank Building For Museum Use
OCEAN CITY – Officials say a $150,000 grant will be used to begin exterior improvements on the former Bank of Ocean City building, donated to the town last year for the exclusive use of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.Earlier this month, Gov. Larry Hogan announced more than $9 million in strategic demolition grants awarded… Read more »
Robust Opposition Ends Proposed Easement Concept; Bike Strategic Plan Process Continues
OCEAN CITY – Officials say a proposal to use a 10-foot construction easement for the development of a bike route has been eliminated from the strategic planning process.Following an outpouring of opposition from property owners in Ocean City, a proposal to include a 10-foot construction easement in the town’s bike strategic plan will no longer… Read more »