School Budget Process Underway

SNOW HILL — A preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014 from the Worcester County Board of Education will be about 1 percent, or roughly $1 million, higher than last year and include funding for the county’s popular afterschool programs, several of which lost grant support over the summer.Costs are on the rise across the board,… Read more »

OC Council, Chamber Ink Guide Accord

OCEAN CITY — The City Council and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce inked a two-year contract this week on the distribution of an annual vacation guide.Tourism Director Donna Abbott and Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie Pursel requested the council sign a letter of agreement with the chamber for the… Read more »

Measure Seeks Relaxed Business Violation Fines

BERLIN — With an eye on improving Maryland’s often disparaged business climate, Delegate Mike McDermott has introduced legislation in the General Assembly that would relax the penalties for health and safety violations.McDermott sponsored the legislation, along with around 30 co-sponsors, which would, among other things, reduce hefty fines handed out by the state for first-time… Read more »

Downtown Bus Stop Expansion Moves Forward

OCEAN CITY – A compromise was made this week to have an overcrowded bus stop on Somerset St. expanded to accommodate increasing crowds.Public Works Director Hal Adkins brought forward a request this week to expand a bus stop located on Somerset Street between Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues.According to Adkins, in an effort to address a… Read more »

Disaster Assistance Deadline Looms Next Month

SALISBURY – The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding citizens and business owners that assistance is available for those who have been affected by Superstorm Sandy.SBA Public Affairs Specialist Karen Knapik attended both the Salisbury City Council and Wicomico County Council sessions to inform the public on SBA assistance for victims of Hurricane Sandy.“In… Read more »

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague’s ‘Name That Foal’ Auction Sets Record

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague’s ‘Name That Foal’ Auction Sets Record

ASSATEAGUE — A wild foal born on Assateague last spring has a new name after a record-setting “Name That Foal” eBay auction late last month.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National Seashore and the proceeds support the organization’s management efforts for the herd… Read more »