OCEAN CITY – Despite objections from staff, the city’s elected officials gave the go ahead this week to allow vehicles on the beach to surf fish in the offseason and will initiate a pilot program this October if the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approves.During Tuesday’s Mayor and City Council work session, Ocean City property… Read more »
The Mayor and Council’s decision to repeal the paid parking ordinance that expanded metered spaces in Ocean City was surprising, but it was the proper move in the big picture. In deciding to immediately bag the meters in the new areas, the council essentially acquiesced to the 1,600-plus individuals who signed the parking petition. It… Read more »
Area Hospital Expands Patient Safety Measures BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital recently strengthened patient safety measures by expanding its use of capnography to monitor patients using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to regulate their pain after surgery. PCA can provide an effective way to control pain by allowing patients to self-administer small doses of pain medication intravenously,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – For many Ocean City residents and visitors, the Labor Day holiday weekend marks the official end of summer. To ensure that summer ends on a “bright” note, residents and visitors can view the grand finale of the laser light show, which will be held on Sunday, Sept. 1, on the beach at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold second pre-employment physical skills evaluation for the 2014 summer season on Saturday, Aug. 31. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary. Registration for the test begins at 10 a.m. at Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk, with orientation and a… Read more »
SALISBURY – One more step for skaters was made this week when Salisbury Skate Park Committee, Inc. handed over the promised contribution to the city. On Monday evening, members of Salisbury Skate Park Committee, Inc. came before Mayor Jim Ireton and the City Council to present a check for $7,000 to support the construction of… Read more »
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 30: Galaxy Collective Saturday, Aug. 31: Substance Every Thursday: DJ Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 30: Pat Wise, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31: Michael Justis, 7-11 p.m. Every Sunday: Zion Reggae Band, 7-11 p.m. Monday,… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team got off to a great start this week in the opening match when it shot a combined low score of 151 to outpace the field of Bayside South conference teams along with Worcester Prep at the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point. Matt Kristick led Decatur with a… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Months of planning has made the addition of new school security this year “seamless,” according to one principal. Now that the first week of the school year is over, both educators and law enforcement are satisfied now that they have seen the security in action. “There weren’t any hiccups at all. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The new paid parking areas added this summer were bagged Tuesday after the Mayor and Council decided to repeal the ordinance, leading Mayor Rick Meehan to promise to oppose paid parking on city streets in the future. Several months ago, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve Ordinance 2013-10 that enacted new… Read more »