Tall Ship Set To Arrive In Ocean City Next Week; Original Plan To Host Two Vessels Foiled By Mechanical Issues

Tall Ship Set To Arrive In Ocean City Next Week; Original Plan To Host Two Vessels Foiled By Mechanical Issues

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 »

Intermediate Team On Threshold Of Regional Title

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 »

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 »

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 »