SNOW HILL — This week’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting included the awarding of a contract for “Play It Safe” booklet production, the next step being taken in the county’s solar energy evolution, and a request for an increase to the minimum age for pumpers by the Chartered Volunteer Fire Companies in Worcester County.Fire Marshal Jeff… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Other Resorts Face Boardwalk Decisions, Too
OCEAN CITY — While the public opinion poll about the future of the Ocean City Boardwalk heads into the home stretch, beachfront communities all over the region continue to wrestle with the same issues, and the types of surfaces being used are as varied and unique as the resorts themselves.Ocean City is about to embark… Read more »
Delegate Pitches Toll Concept At Delaware Line
BERLIN — The Lower Shore’s delegation in Annapolis had a candid sit-down with Gov. Martin O’Malley last week to discuss a wide variety of issues germane to the region, including the eventual completion of Route 113 and the possibility of adding a toll at the Maryland line to help pay for the improvements.Lawmakers from across… Read more »
Dew Tour Eyes Ocean City Or Virginia Beach
OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour has the Mayor and City Council’s blessings as it considers Ocean City as a destination for this summer’s event.The Dew Tour would be in Ocean City July 21-24, 2011. It is a professional action sports tour, which would encompass BMX, skateboarding and possibly surfing. The world’s best extreme sport… Read more »
Resort Crews Reduce Average Response Time By 4 Minutes
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) officials presented the Mayor and City Council this week with end-of-the-year updates on the department and the water rescue dive team.“We are very fortunate enough to look back and say we had a very busy and safe 2010,” Fire Chief Chris Larmore said.During the summer of 2010,… Read more »
Resort, Promoter Joins Forces On New BikeFest
OCEAN CITY – There will be more activities for bikers in Ocean City this September than last year, despite Delmarva Bike Week moving most of its headline activities closer to Salisbury.In January, Cliff Sutherland proposed “OC Jam” to the Mayor and City Council. The event was an attempt to replace the Delmarva Bike Week Harley… Read more »
Ocean City Business Fined, Liquor License Suspended
SNOW HILL — A local business received a severe sanction from the Board of Liquor License Commissioners (BLC) Wednesday after an incident involving underage individuals being hidden in the bar’s kitchen while Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers searched the premises.On Dec. 30, 2010, the OCPD received an anonymous call that underage drinking was taking… Read more »
OC Police Commission Stands Firm On Taxi Rules
– The Police Commission is looking to put some teeth in current taxi medallion laws regarding policies on taxi cab companies’ correspondence with the town and random driver drug tests.This time last year the Mayor and City Council passed an ordinance installing a $1,500 medallion as a requirement to operate a taxi in Ocean City… Read more »
Things To Do
Feb 18: Chicken Salad & Soup Sale5-7 p.m., Eden United Methodist Church, Main St., Willards. Pines of chicken salad, homemade soups, bake table and dumpling platters. For more information, 410-749-9204.Feb. 18: Holy Savior/KC BingoDoors open 6 p.m.; games begin, 7 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Re-freshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Feb 18:… Read more »
Open Houses This Week
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Coconut Malorie 60th Street Bayfront Open Daily 1BR w/ Views Jim White ReMax Premier Properties 410-726-9026OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR &… Read more »