Refreshing is the way I would describe the opportunity to interview Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro this week. There was candor and bluntness there on current events that have not been present in that post previously. His “there’s nothing to hide” mentality is a welcome change, and that approach will surely turn out… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Q&A With Resort Police Chief; Chief Says ‘Boardwalk Is Truly Safe’ But ‘We Need To Clean Up Some Things’
OCEAN CITY — In a sweeping interview this week, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro explained why he believes Ocean City is a safe place to live and visit and what he plans to do to keep it that way.Hired July 1, Buzzuro is no stranger to Ocean City, as he has owned property locally for years,… Read more »
OC Halts New Paid Parking Areas After Petition Verified; Council Votes 5-2 To Repeal Ordinance; Mayor Makes Pledge To Oppose Paid Parking On Streets
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 areas… Read more »
Komen Race For Cure Booked In OC For Next Two Years; 5K Race Next April Will Be Entirely Along Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be returning to Ocean City for its 3rd annual event next April and a date hold has already been approved for the event to be held in Ocean City again in 2015.Last Monday evening Margo Mandes of Komen Maryland requested of the Mayor and… Read more »
County’s Berlin Liquor Store To Close Next Week; Berlin Mayor Supports Private Liquor License, But County Opposes
BERLIN — With the peak tourism season winding down, the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has officially made the call to eliminate its liquor market in Berlin in favor of consolidating business at their recently built flagship location on Route 50.Some see this as an opportunity for private industry to fill the gap left by… Read more »
Pa. Man Caught In Ocean After Taxi Carjacking Incident; Suspect Used A Knife To Steal Cab
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man has been charged with armed robbery and carjacking charges after threatening a taxi cab driver with a knife and taking his vehicle before eventually being caught by police in the ocean.Around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 118th Street and Assawoman Drive for… Read more »
Summer’s Final Laser Shows Set For This Weekend; Saturday And Sunday Evening Displays Planned On Beach
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 »
Officials Weighing New Home For OC Beach Patrol; OCDC, Beach Patrol Seek New Downtown Headquarters
OCEAN CITY – There is no disputing the Ocean City Beach Patrol needs a new headquarters to call home, but how to go about it and how to fund it continues to be a mystery. Last week the Mayor and City Council toured Ocean City Beach Patrol headquarters in advance of last Tuesday’s presentation of… Read more »
A Week In Business
Chamber Awards Announced OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recently announced its annual award winners for 2013. Nominations for the various award categories were made at the end of July and the selection committee then reviewed them and selected the winners. New this year is all awards have been sponsored by… Read more »
Oyster Recovery Effort Explained
SALISBURY – An educational presentation on the importance of rehabilitating the oyster habitat in surrounding bay waters was given this week as well as an update on Wicomico County’s recent partnership with Oyster Recovery Partnership and its Shell Recycling Alliance. On Tuesday, Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) Special Programs Manager Bryan Gomes explained to the County… Read more »