Salisbury Eyes Efficiency With Executive Shuffling

SALISBURY — A major restructuring of the executive branch in Salisbury would split responsibility for the city’s 11 departments across three different categories and would come with an estimated price tag of $60,400 in additional costs.Proponents of the change assert that it would mean a major increase in governmental efficiency and break the “linear” nature… Read more »

Worcester Briefed On Green Efforts

SNOW HILL — Representatives from the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) met with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss the state of some of the county’s natural resources.Waterways on the Eastern Shore continue to balance on a delicate point, according to MCBP Executive Director Dave Wilson.“We’re seeing the… Read more »

Ocean City Area Mourns Passing Of Steve Falck; His ‘Grace And Humility’ During Illness Fondly Recalled

Ocean City Area Mourns Passing Of Steve Falck; His ‘Grace And Humility’ During Illness Fondly Recalled

BERLIN – The local community lost a giant this week with the passing of Steve Falck, a surfer, coach, businessman, father, husband and perhaps, most importantly, a shining example of how to handle adversity with dignity, class and grace.Falck, 64, died peacefully at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury last Sunday after a lengthy… Read more »

Hit-And-Run Suspect Faces 30 Criminal, Traffic Charges; Illinois Man Was On Parole For Burglary

Hit-And-Run Suspect Faces 30 Criminal, Traffic Charges; Illinois Man Was On Parole For Burglary

OCEAN CITY — A two-state, high-speed chase ended in Ocean City Wednesday with police having to use a Taser multiple times to subdue the combative suspect, who now faces approximately 30 traffic and criminal charges.At approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Sussex County, Del. Communications Center alerted the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) that Del. authorities… Read more »

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Del. Hit-And-Run Suspect Faces 30 Charges; Illinois Man Was On Parole For Burglary

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Del. Hit-And-Run Suspect Faces 30 Charges; Illinois Man Was On Parole For Burglary

OCEAN CITY — A two-state, high-speed chase ended in Ocean City Wednesday with police having to use a Taser multiple times to subdue the combative suspect, who now faces approximately 30 traffic and criminal charges.At approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Sussex County, Del. Communications Center alerted the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) that Del. authorities… Read more »