FENWICK — After nearly two years of prolonged delays, it now appears construction along Route 54 will be completed in time for Memorial Day weekend, although there is still much work to complete over the next week.Last month, a petition was circulated among Route 54 residents and business owners calling for a guarantee the road… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council unexpectedly announced an in-house promotion on Tuesday to fill the vacant tourism director post.Communications Manager Donna Abbott, who had been serving as acting tourism director since Deb Turk’s resignation earlier this year, was taken by surprise when Mayor Rick Meehan announced that she had been appointed that… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Fresh off a victory in a federal lawsuit against the resort last fall, street performers will be back in force along the Boardwalk this season and the city is already taking a “if you can’t beat them, join them” stance.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and members of her staff,… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Learning is about to get a little faster with broadband slated to connect Worcester County schools by September 2013.According to the Board of Education, that’s great news considering the underwhelming performance of the current Internet service at some schools.“We’re really been struggling to provide reliable service,” said Assistant Superintendent for Administration Ed… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Nine months after Hurricane Irene cut through Worcester County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reimbursed the county $75,694 for storm damages and preventive services.That figure represents 75 percent of the roughly $100,000 cost of Irene to the county. Specific county agencies such as the Board of Education and Health Department… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – To comply with state law, the town’s Critical Area ordinance regarding the redevelopment of a property was tweaked this week.City Engineer Terry McGean asked the Mayor and City Council to draft an amendment to the town’s Critical Areas ordinance to reflect a couple of changes, including to codify the current staffs interpretation… Read more »

SALISBURY — Salisbury officials announced yesterday the city had secured a $262,000 state grant for the development of a skate park, ending a five-year effort to secure the funds.Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. on Thursday announced the $262,000 grant through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Community Parks and Playgrounds Program for phase I… Read more »

School Board Member ResignsSALISBURY — Wicomico County Board of Education member L. Michelle Wright, a member of the Board since 2006, announced last week she is resigning effective June 30 citing concerns about the financial disclosure requirements.In a letter of resignation sent on May 8, Wright thanked Gov. Martin O’Malley for re-appointing her last year…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Council remained divided on a new employment agreement with new City Manager David Recor Tuesday, but the seven members did commit to a symbolic show of support for the resort’s new chief executive.In a closed meeting prior to this week’s work session, the council voted 4-3 — Brent Ashley,… Read more »

SALISBURY – Two weeks past the deadline to complete election redistricting, the Salisbury City Council this week sat down to take into consideration revised maps that addressed different parties’ concerns and took a vote to move forward with a final decision.Election redistricting is a result of the recently taken Census. Salisbury’s population has grown to… Read more »