OCEAN CITY – A local branch manager was recognized this month for his contributions to the Worcester County Library.At the Nov. 9 meeting of the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees, Citizens for Maryland Libraries Board President Jay Bansbach and Executive Director Lynn Wheeler presented Ocean City Branch Manager Alec Staley with the Outstanding Library… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – A discussion on replacement costs and funding thresholds highlighted a meeting last week to discuss an updated reserve study.Last week, members of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee held a work session with Design Management Associates Inc. (DMA) to review a reserve study updated earlier this year.“At the end of this… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Officials say they will review messaging and cleanup initiatives associated with Ocean City’s anti-litter campaign.Last week, members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) discussed cleanup programs and messaging for Ocean City’s anti-litter campaign, Litter Free OC. While officials reported some success in its first year, committee members are… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Ocean Pines community will have to wait a few days more to hear the judge’s determination on the eligibility of disqualified board candidate Rick Farr.Following closing arguments on Monday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Sidney Campen said his ruling on a complaint against the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) and its Board… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – With another summer long in the books, the Ocean City Police Department is now seeking seasonal recruits for 2022.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the 2022 summer season.For decades, the OCPD has enhanced… Read more »

SALISBURY – Plans for a pickleball complex in Salisbury will move forward following the county’s acceptance of a $700,000 state grant.Following a lengthy public hearing Nov. 2, the Wicomico County Council voted 6-1, with Council President Larry Dodd opposed, to accept a $700,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to build a new… Read more »

SALISBURY – Pay increases for substitute teachers and the implementation of early dismissal days highlight the school system’s efforts to address teacher burnout.On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with several measures addressing workforce shortages and mental health.“There are shortages in all employee groups, from bus drivers, substitutes, custodians,… Read more »

SALISBURY – A Wicomico student faces weapons charges this week after bringing a loaded handgun onto school grounds.On Tuesday afternoon, Wicomico County Board of Education staff and school resource deputies learned of a video circulating on social media showing a student armed with a pistol at James M. Bennett High School, according to a statement… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Law enforcement officials say the implementation of a body-worn camera program continues to move forward.This week, members of the Ocean City Police Commission were provided an update on the Ocean City Police Department’s (OCPD) implementation of a body-worn camera program.“We’re moving right along,” said Police Chief Ross Buzzuro.Earlier this year, the Maryland… Read more »