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01-05-2025
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'It's a snake!' Ocean City, Md., sighting on beach 'frightening but cool' for visitors
The town of Ocean City, Maryland, has gone viral after a reptilian visitor was recently spotted making its way across its golden sands. Roxanne Flanagan of Annapolis is no stranger to the resort town. While the Western Shore is home, she and her family are regular visitors and travel to and from Ocean City at least five or six times a year. Flanagan's most recent visit, which she took alongside her 3-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter and daughter's friend, led to an unusual reptile sighting near the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26. Flanagan was first made aware of the reptile when her daughter began to scream, "It's a snake! It's a snake!" OCMD BOARDWALK HISTORY: Ocean City, MD, Boardwalk history: From small wooden walkway to commercial business hotbed At first, Flanagan was convinced it was a piece of driftwood that had washed ashore and her daughter was mistaken. But, once she caught sight of the large black snake slithering through the sand, she quickly changed her mind and corralled the three children together. "It was frightening but cool," Flanagan said of the rare snake sighting, which was the highlight of the kids' weekend. OCEAN CITY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Ocean City, Md., to debut its inaugural seafood festival featuring cooking demos this fall According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the non-aggressive reptile was determined to be an Eastern hognose snake (Heterodon platirhinos). An Eastern hognose snake can grow 20-33 inches in size and varies in color; from a yellow, brown, gray, orange or red patterned back to an un-patterned ebony black or dark grey. The snake, which can be found statewide, is more abundant on the Coastal Plain. Although it is mildly venomous, the snake's venom is not effective against humans. "I've never seen a snake on the beach," Flanagan said, noting how she captured a few photos and videos as proof of the unusual encounter; one which she hopes isn't repeated. "I personally don't swim in the ocean, but that's something I have to worry about now when we go back to Ocean City," she said. "What are the odds that we might see another (snake) now?" OCEAN CITY'S MUSIC FESTIVALS: How Ocean City was transformed into music festival hotbed: A behind the scenes look Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@ This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Ocean City, MD beach snake a 'frightening but cool' sight for visitors
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25-04-2025
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Salisbury City Councilmember Michele Gregory launches campaign for Wicomico executive
Salisbury City Councilmember Michele Gregory has officially launched her campaign for Wicomico County executive. Current Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has also filed for re-election. The next election for county executive will be in Fall of 2026, when Marylanders will also vote in the next gubernatorial race. In her release, Gregory cited her role in fighting for families. 'As a full-time caretaker for my disabled son, I understand just how much the system can either support or fail our families,' Gregory said. 'That's why I've spent my time on council listening, leading, and fighting to make sure no one is left behind.' Among her early endorsements, Gregory listed Mayor of Crisfield Darlene Taylor; Hebron Town Council President Ameilia Handy; Salisbury City Councilmembers Angela Blake and D'Shawn Doughty; Cambridge Commissioner Sputty Cephas. Reached Friday, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano issued the following statement. "While my opponent may have good intentions, leadership at the county level requires more than just talking points — it demands a clear vision for economic development, a commitment to fiscal responsibility, and the experience to turn ideas into action. I bring a proven track record of attracting new business, managing taxpayer dollars wisely, and delivering results that move our county forward.' Roundabout to be renamed for Bassett: Salisbury to honor Greg Bassett with renaming of downtown roundabout in special ceremony Giordano issues statement on state park: Giordano seeks to clarify 'misinformation' on planned state park in Wicomico County This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Salisbury City Council's Michele Gregory making Wicomico executive run
