OCEAN CITY — With the weather suddenly taking a turn for the better, a major milling and repaving project for the north end of Coastal Highway is expected to begin next week with a target completion date of Memorial Day weekend.In December, State Highway Administration (SHA) officials briefed the Mayor and Council on several projects… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
New Trial In OCPD Brutality Lawsuit Rejected
OCEAN CITY — A federal judge has ruled a new trial is not warranted in an excessive force and brutality civil suit filed by a Severn man against an Ocean City police office, asserting the plaintiff’s claim for punitive damages for future lost wages did not pass muster.In March 2013, Branden Thomas, then 26, of… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. Visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown… Read more »
Showell Elementary School Participates In 2016 Valentines For Veterans Program
Showell Elementary School participated in the 2016 Valentines for Veterans Program. Under the direction of John Cooley, the school’s art instructor, the school students created handmade cards to show the Veterans who are currently in one of the four Maryland Veterans’ hospitals how they are thankful for their service and grateful for their sacrifices and… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Aside from the obvious differences of opinion over the validity of the current “24-72” work schedule, one of the most pressing concerns moving forward has to be the major disconnect between Fire Chief Chris Larmore and many rank-and-file firefighters. This is nothing new but it hasn’t played out in a public forum like it did… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadMon-Sat 10-5Sun 12-53BR/2FB/2HBTown HomesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400FENWICK ISLANDSwann Cove WestDaily 12-6New ConstructionSingle Family Homes5 Floor PlansUp to 5BR/3BA3000SF/2-Car GarageRyan Homes302-988-1905BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-6Carriage/Villa HomesIn Preserved AreaUp to 4BR/2500SFFirst Class Amenities3 Miles to BeachRyan Homes302-539-3462OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty667-401-9119OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, March 11: DJ SoulfingerSaturday, March 12:Jack & T, 2-6 p.m.;DJ Soulfinger, 7-11 p.m.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelCall For EntertainmentAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, March 11: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoBuxy’s Salty… Read more »
Rescued Bethany Seal Responding Well To Treatment
BETHANY — A juvenile harbor seal rescued on the beach in South Bethany in serious condition is now on the mend and responding to treatment at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.On February 26, the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute rescued a yearling harbor seal from the beach in South Bethany. The young seal… Read more »
Employee Housing Shortage A Concern For Foreign Workers
OCEAN CITY – A shortage of rooms available to J-1 Visa students this summer is a definite concern heading into the resort’s busy season, according to city officials, sponsor companies and tourism representatives.Thousands of foreign students from all over the world are expected to arrive to work for the summer, as they’ve historically been a… Read more »
OC Looks To Keep Wave Machines At Amusement Parks
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council last week got their first look at a proposed code amendment that would clarify the definition of “water-related recreational activity” that could ultimately dictate where simulated wave machines can be located in the resort.Last year, a businessman requested permission to install a wave machine, to be known as… Read more »