OCEAN CITY — The resort’s Fire/EMS union this week wants to use a favorable arbitration ruling in a disciplinary action against a paramedic for a delayed response last summer as leverage in the ongoing debate about the elimination of the 24-hour shifts, but city officials are saying not so fast.Last July, a three-member paramedic team… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Ocean City Police Issue Counterfeit Money Alert
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department this week is urging residents, business owners and employees to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency being circulated in the resort.In the past month, there have been three reports of counterfeit currency being passed in local businesses, including two phony $50 bills and one counterfeit $100… Read more »
Coastal Highway Project Looks To Be Complete By Cruisin’ Weekend
OCEAN CITY- The major repaving project on the north end of Coastal Highway is moving along ahead of schedule and could be completed in time for the spring Cruisin’ event on May 19.In March, the State Highway Administration (SHA) embarked on an ambitious plan to mill and repave both sides of Coastal Highway from 62nd… Read more »
Flood Insurance Error Spikes Premiums For Many North OC Beachfront Properties
OCEAN CITY — An apparent error in federal flood zone mapping has left some oceanfront properties facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in flood insurance premiums and is threatening real estate property values in the resort, town officials learned this week.Last July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued new flood insurance rate maps for… Read more »
They Catch Fish
By Scott LenoxSeveral of the boats in the Fish in OC fleet will come out of the water during the winter, but other boats in the fleet will travel during the offseason. The boats that have come out of the water are either making final preparations to go back in, or they are already back… Read more »
Ireton Feels ‘Gerrymandered’ After Primary Defeat For Congress
SALISBURY — As the final numbers came in for the Democratic side of Maryland’s 1st Congressional district primary on Tuesday night, Salisbury’s former Mayor Jim Ireton says he could do nothing else but let out a slightly ironic chuckle. “I had to laugh because it was less that I lost, and more that I was… Read more »
Berlin Police Make Untaxed Cigarette Bust
BERLIN — Berlin Police seized nearly 13,000 packs of unstamped, untaxed cigarettes valued at over $83,000 following a routine traffic stop on Monday.On Monday, a Berlin Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Route 113 near Burley Street. According to police reports, the driver appeared to be extremely nervous and presented suspicious behavior to the… Read more »
Resort Begins Process For Next Major Convention Center Expansion; More Exhibit Space Needed, Officials Say
OCEAN CITY — Citing a need to gain a competitive edge over similar facilities in the region and increase the economic impact, Ocean City officials on Tuesday moved forward with the next proposed major expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved hiring the Becker Morgan Group to begin… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelCall For InformationAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, April 22: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoThursday, April 28: Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy.Saturday, April 23: G-13 ReunionCaptain’s… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelCall For InformationAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, April 22: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoThursday, April 28: Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy.Saturday, April 23: G-13 ReunionCaptain’s… Read more »