OCEAN CITY – The town and the National Air, Sea and Space Foundation settled some last-minute business this week in advance of next week’s arrival of the Spanish tall ship El Galeon Andalucia.The El Galeon Andalucia is setting sail on a five-month tour of the East Coast stopping in Ocean City for its first port-of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
OC Planning Director Resigns, Citing ‘Personal Reasons’
OCEAN CITY – A little over a year and half after he started working with the Town of Ocean City, Planning and Community Development Director Matt Margotta has submitted his resignation to take effect at the end of August.According to Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters, Margotta submitted his resignation to City Manager David Recor… Read more »
Intermediate Team On Threshold Of Regional Title
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League Intermediate team rolled past Pennsylvania, 7-1, on Thursday morning in the semifinals of the eastern regional tournament behind a magnificent pitching performance by Tristan McDonough to advance to the threshold of a regional championship and a possible trip to California for the national tournament.McDonough was outstanding on the mound for… Read more »
Salisbury Seeking Five-District Voting System
SALISBURY — A plan to split Salisbury into five voting districts advanced out of work session this week despite opposition from a minority of the City Council.Opponents argued that the city is attempting to fix what isn’t broken, while supporters feel that Salisbury’s current two-district system isn’t a fair representation of all of the area’s… Read more »
Voices From The Reader
Council DefendedEditor:It is my belief that the Ocean City Council is doing a great job. They have created an inviting atmosphere and are doing their best to work to make our great town the best place possible for visitors, vacationers, home owners and business owners. I have found them to be completely accessible and only… Read more »
Salisbury On Track For Veterans Preference Program
SALISBURY — A small business and veteran-owned small business procurement preference program will likely see implementation in Salisbury following a successful review in work session this week.If adopted, the program could be a stepping stone for related initiatives in veteran hiring and minority business preferences.Under the suggested guidelines, the preference program would give what amounts… Read more »
Island Horses Get Sick After Raiding Camps
ASSATEAGUE — At least two wild horses on Assateague became ill after raiding campsites and eating human food, further illustrating the importance of limiting interaction between humans and the wild animals on the barrier island.Ironically, just a week after Assateague officials posted a picture on their Facebook page about a wild horse named Chama Wingapo… Read more »
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
BERLIN — Two Maryland residents were arrested on motor vehicle theft charges this week after it was learned the vehicle they were traveling in on Route 90 near Route 113 had been stolen in New York.Around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers stopped a 2005 Hyundai Elantra on Route 90 in the area… Read more »
People Changing Clothes At OC Comfort Stations Causing Problems
OCEAN CITY – City officials have recognized that long waits at Boardwalk restrooms during peak times are a result of people utilizing the stalls as makeshift changing rooms.During Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council legislative session, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Councilman Joe Mitrecic included in his report of last week’s commission meeting that staff… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Ralph Johnson Jr.OCEAN CITY — Ralph Johnson Jr. 76 of Ocean City, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at AGH in Berlin.He was born Jan. 11, 1938 in Westover. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Johnson Sr. of Showell and Dorothy Dryden Johnson of Florida.Ralph graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in… Read more »