OCEAN CITY — With no casualties and only one minor injury to a firefighter, Wednesday evening’s massive blaze that consumed the top floor of a midtown Ocean City condominium building could have been much worse but it has left many picking up the pieces.Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD)… Read more »
Call me a pessimist, but I don’t see how lowering the speed limit 5 mph on a 30-block portion of Coastal Highway will make anyone any safer. However, it can’t hurt to give it a shot.Rather than this proposed reduction, which will most likely happen between 33rd and 62nd streets, what was more exciting to… Read more »
The only time the general public really gets a feel for what firefighters do on day-in and day-out basis is when a huge fire erupts.That was the case with the Bradley on the Bay blaze on Wednesday, and it was the case when the legendary Hooper’s fire took place over a decade ago as well… Read more »
Majority Deserves Praise Editor: It never ceases to amaze me when intelligent people misinterpret the positive actions of others. Currently, some of the employees of Ocean City are upset with the majority on the City Council.One of their grievances is that the majority closed the defined benefit retirement plan for new employees. Did they close… Read more »
Spending the day on Assateague Island, specifically the OSV portion, has long been our favorite way to spend a day.We like any day spent on any beach, but we have found driving on at Assateague the best way to enjoy the beach without much fuss.As parents with little ones know, or recall when their kids… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Hoping to boost awareness of suicide in Worcester County, representatives from several advocacy groups met with the County Commission last week to update them on the status of prevention efforts in the area as well as to invite them to attend an upcoming fundraiser.That fundraiser, which is a joint effort by the… Read more »
BERLIN — The Wal-Mart on Route 50 near Berlin was evacuated on Monday evening when local law enforcement agencies responded to a reported bomb threat at the store.Around 6 p.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the Wal-Mart on Route 50. According to Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) Sgt. Scott Brent, Wal-Mart… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council had a change in heart in its decision to shop around for an advertising agency this week, deciding instead to extend the incumbent’s contract while the city embarks on a strategic planning initiative.Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Chair Greg Shockley gave the Mayor and City Council an update… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City restaurant was shut down for 30 days last week for allegedly flaunting the town’s laws against distributing flyers and handbills even after numerous convictions for the offenses.Last week, City Manager David Recor, at the request of the Ocean City Police Department, officially suspended the business license for Marco Polo… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 is hosting a “Candidates Forum” to allow residents the chance to meet and hear from candidates for the upcoming Mayor and Council election.It will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5-7 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave.Dr…. Read more »