FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s town manager has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 influencers in local government.Last week, Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) – a national organization for local government professionals – announced its winners for the 2018 Chris Traeger Award.The annual list recognizes the top 100 influencers in municipal government…. Read more »
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New Year’s Day Concert Planned In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – To kick off 2019, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day.All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the free event. After a brief meet and greet with Ocean City elected… Read more »
Council Confirms Contract Bill Despite Veto
SALISBURY – County leaders this week voted to reaffirm a legislative bill vetoed by the county executive that would require certain leases and contracts to be approved by the county council.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to reaffirm a legislative bill that was vetoed by County Executive Bob Culver.The legislative bill, adopted on Nov…. Read more »
Appeal Denied In Resort Heroin Distribution Case
BERLIN — A Berlin man was denied a new trial and will serve a 14-year prison term for possession with intent to distribute heroin after the state Court of Special Appeals last week denied his appeal of the June 2017 conviction.On Aug. 7, 2016, Ryan Steck, now 37, of Berlin, was a passenger in a… Read more »
Wicomico Council Okays $489K Loan To Support Nursing Home
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week approved a $489,000 loan to keep a county-owned nursing home operating through the remainder of the fiscal year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a loan in the amount of $489,320 to the Wicomico Nursing Home. The loan will provide for projected operating expenses at… Read more »
Worcester Tech Students Advance In National Competition
NEWARK – Worcester Technical High School will advance to the next round in a national STEM competition for a chance to win new technology.Worcester Technical High School has been named one of five state finalists in this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a national program that encourages students to solve complex issues in their… Read more »
Homeless Outreach Efforts Achieving Early Goal Of Making A Difference
OCEAN CITY – A cooperative effort to address homelessness in Ocean City is finding some success, according to local officials.The Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) has been able to help six homeless individuals secure housing since it was launched earlier this year.“We have to come up with some permanent solutions but we’re chipping away… Read more »
Class Sizes, Technology, Teacher Salaries Lead Budget Hearing
NEWARK – As in years past, requests for funding to allow for fair teacher salaries, technology and small class sizes dominated a budget hearing hosted by the Worcester County Board of Education this week.On Tuesday, the school board heard budget requests from parents representing each of the county’s 14 schools. Aside from a few minor… Read more »
First Report Card Grades Schools Across Maryland; Worcester Schools All Earn Four Out Of Five Stars
NEWARK – Data released this week shows that Worcester County schools scored four out of five possible stars under the state’s new accountability system.Though only nine of the county’s schools were rated under the new system, the Maryland Report Card released Tuesday revealed that they each received four of five possible stars. Superintendent Lou Taylor… Read more »
Assateague Lifeguards Recognized For Heroic Actions On Busy Fall Day
ASSATEAGUE — Three lifeguards were honored last weekend with the highest honor bestowed by the American Red Cross for their valiant efforts to save two individuals who ultimately perished after getting caught in dangerous rip currents on the barrier island in October.Unseasonably warm air temperatures and an inviting ocean in early October proved to be… Read more »
