Thursday, Feb. 11, 1965 — The Wicomico County Centennial Committee has thus far received 59 design entries for a new Wicomico County seal. The contest…
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Thursday, Feb. 5, 1971 — City and county officials are no nearer on a decision on what to do about a proposed Government Plaza Building…
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1970 — The Wicomico County and Salisbury city governments have agreed to engage in “purely exploratory talks” on an eventual Salisbury-Wicomico County…
Thursday, Jan. 21, 1993 — A proposal to convert Salisbury’s trash pick up schedule to just one day each week has been abandoned, following emotional…
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1986 — Some of the 120 Peninsula Press employees who were recently put out of work were expected to be among the…
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998 — Eastern Shore lawmakers are expecting their western shore colleagues to introduce several punishing measures in an effort to combat Pfiesteria…
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1980 — New Year’s Eve entertainment options for tonight include: A buffet, band and magic show for $50-per-person at Bogart’s in the…
Sunday, Dec. 24, 1950 — Downtown Salisbury retailers said holiday sales this season have broken all previous records. While last year’s sales were reported as…
Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 — Rick Pollitt was sworn into his second term as Wicomico County Executive. A Democrat, Pollitt said the biggest problem facing…
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1974 — For the first time in eight years, Democrats have regained control of the Wicomico County Council. Victor H. Laws, Frank…