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Wicomico County budget disputes continue with press release from County Executive
WICOMICO COUNTY – Final changes are being made to Wicomico County’s budget, but the County Council and the Office of the Executive are still not seeing eye-to-eye. The two sides have publicly disagreed on several points, with the council making some key changes to the executive’s proposed budget. As it stands, the $205 million budget is currently the largest in the county’s history–representing roughly a 5-percent increase over last year.
Red, White & Boom Event to takeover Salisbury
SALISBURY. MD- The Red, White, & Boom event is coming to Salisbury MD, and it is free for all community members. The spectacle will take place at James M Bennett High School football field. The gates will open at 6 p.m. with the full fireworks display at 9:15. There will...
Funding approved for new Pocomoke Library, outdoor amphitheater in Salisbury
MARYLAND – The Board of Public Works has approved funding for two projects on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Senator Mary Beth Carozza says $3.9 million has been approved for the new Pocomoke Library. We’re told this funding would follow the removal of an underground fuel tank and completion of a risk assessment for new construction by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Maryland Folk Festival's features a wide variety of performers and demonstrators
SALISBURY -- From various kinds of dancing to beekeeping to carving, printing and oysters, all kinds of folklife will be on display at the Maryland Folk Festival's Maryland Traditions ...
Salisbury Zoo plans to build new animal exhibit
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Zoo celebrated its 70th birthday, Saturday, and officials made some big announcements. Zoo director, Chuck Eicholz, said a new exhibit will be added to the zoo in the next coming years. The project will cost the zoo a few million dollars, so it’s in...
Salisbury-Wicomico stalemate over fire service continues as firefighters voice concerns
The stalemate over Salisbury's fire service agreement with Wicomico County continues, with the ongoing funding gap is still being debated. A statement released Sunday by Salisbury Career Fire Fighters Local 4246 stated "county council is looking to cut $600,000 from an already proposed and agreed upon amount of $2,000,000 between the county executive and city of Salisbury government, to fund fire and EMS services provided by the Salisbury Fire Department to the county portions of the Salisbury Fire district."
Fruitland FD holds second Pet First Aid class
FRUITLAND, Md. – The Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department recently completed their second Pet First Aid class. The class was taught by Rescue Encore and included K-9 CPR. The Fruitland Police Department and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office also donated to make the event possible. We want to hear your...
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