OCEAN CITY — The heroin epidemic battle will soon be getting another weapon in the arsenal after the state last week approved funding for license plate reader technology for the Ocean City Police Department to deploy along the Maryland-Delaware line in the resort.The Maryland Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force, formed last year to study… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Ocean City Votes To Keep Separate Election Ballot
OCEAN CITY – With a change of heart, Ocean City’s municipal election will remain on a separate ballot from the state and national election to keep the tradition alive.The question to consolidate Ocean City’s individual municipal Election Day in October with National Election Day in November had been brought up throughout the town’s history.City Solicitor… Read more »
Fenwick Beach Patrol Captain Honored For Service
FENWICK ISLAND – Beach Patrol Captain Tim Ferry was recognized last Friday for serving the Town of Fenwick Island for 10 years as well as guarding the beaches of Delaware for the past 40 years.During Friday’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Ferry was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Council Vice President Richard Mais,… Read more »
Ordinance Change Mulled For New Possible Fenwick Hotel Project
FENWICK ISLAND – A local hotelier looks to bring a flagship hotel to Fenwick Island, but concerns over the quiet beach community becoming over commercialized may stand in the way.Ocean City hotelier/developer Spiro Buas has crossed over the state line into Fenwick Island to take on his most recent project, the Sands Motel. Buas purchased… Read more »
Despite Business Fears, Ocean City Moving Ahead With Law Changes Aimed At Taming Auto Events
OCEAN CITY – The local business community voiced concerns Tuesday as the majority of the City Council voted to push through laws aimed at getting a grip on motor vehicle events.For the last couple of years, city officials have been promising action to ease residents’ concerns when it comes to vehicular events in Ocean City… Read more »
Third License Plate Reader Coming To OC At Maryland-Del. Line; Funds Approved As Tool Against Heroin
OCEAN CITY — The ongoing battle with the heroin epidemic will soon be getting another weapon in the arsenal after the state last week approved funding for license plate reader technology for the Ocean City Police Department to deploy along the Maryland-Delaware line in the resort.The Maryland Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force, formed last… Read more »
Country Music Star To Serve As Grand Marshal For Hero Parade On Sept. 11
SELBYVILLE — Over 30 wounded soldiers and their families will be feted next week, symbolically on Sept. 11, with a parade in their honor and a concert by national recording artist Aaron Tippin at The Freeman Stage as part of a week-long retreat at the shore through Operation SEAS the Day.Patriotism and giving thanks will… Read more »