There has been a significant amount of discussion in Ocean City this year regarding the possibility of allowing three-wheeled electronic vehicles, known as Trikkes, to be rented on the Boardwalk.Currently, after several meetings, the Ocean City Police Commission is withholding an opinion until a comprehensive review of the Boardwalk is conducted. The review is slated… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Fine For Hit-And-Run
SNOW HILL — A local man, charged in March with multiple traffic violations after allegedly hitting a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident in West Ocean City, pleaded guilty this week to failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving property damage and was fined $500.Around 9:15 p.m. on March 10, Maryland State Police… Read more »
Club’s 32nd Canyon Kick-off Set For Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 32nd Annual Canyon Kick-off tournament gets underway next week with the first of three official fishing days.With tuna practically jumping in the boat for most of the resort area’s sportfishing fleet for the last week or so, and billfish and dolphin turning up in decent numbers offshore, there… Read more »
City Pay, Benefits Study To Begin With $45K Price Tag
OCEAN CITY – A city-wide Compensation and Benefits Study will get underway soon with this week’s approval of a service firm to analyze current compensation and classification practices of city employees.On Tuesday afternoon, Human Resources Director Wayne Evans requested a bid award to Management Advisory Group International, Inc. of Woodbridge, Va., to conduct a Compensation… Read more »
Suspect Charged With Rape, Assault Of Juvenile
OCEAN CITY — A West Virginia man was charged with rape and assault this week after allegedly sexually assaulting a passed-out juvenile girl on the grass in front of a downtown residence.On Tuesday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of Lark Lane for a passed-out individual, but the report was then changed to a… Read more »
Habitat Dedicates New Home In Snow Hill
SNOW HILL –Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. welcomed its 17th partner family at a dedication ceremony on June 18 in Snow Hill.The new homeowner, Jessica Spence, thanked Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, her pastor and family who helped her to achieve her goal of homeownership.“I just kept thinking … when, when, when,… Read more »
License Board Institutes New Policy For Underage Sales
SNOW HILL — Even with a high number of violations logged this spring, fines for Worcester County bars, stores and restaurants that sold alcohol to minors were relatively light at this month’s Board of License Commissioners (BLC) meeting.The board has also adopted a new policy for infrequent offenders that will discipline them with a letter… Read more »
Worcester County Humane Society Director Speaks To Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club Speakers/Programs Chair J. Graham Caldwell, Worcester County Humane Society Director Linda Lugo and Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Dick Clagett are pictured after Lugo spoke to the membership about the shelter.
City, County Reach Accord On WOC Spray Irrigation System
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City and Worcester County have reached what resort officials deem a “win-win” agreement to construct a new spray irrigation system at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course that comes along with a list of other benefits.According to City Manager David Recor, the Mayor and City Council and Worcester County Commissioners have reached an… Read more »
OC AARP President Presents Certificate Of Appreciation To Tammy Bresnahan
At the June membership meeting, OC AARP President Chris Norris presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tammy Bresnahan, Associate AARP Maryland State Director, Advocacy, for her address on state issues that enhance the lives of seniors.