OCEAN CITY — Local boat captain Mark Sampson, who for many years organized the Ocean City Shark Tournament and is considered the local authority on sharks, was asked Wednesday about yesterday’s shark beaching in Ocean City. The shark was about two feet in length and came ashore briefly before returning to the ocean.“It looks like… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Route 611 Property Rezoned For Future Retail Use; Two New Restaurants Proposed For Near Airport
BERLIN–The Worcester County Commissioners approved rezoning a Route 611 property this week to allow for retail development.On Tuesday the commissioners approved a request to rezone a 2.6 acre agricultural property at the intersection of Route 611 and Sinepuxent Road to C-1 commercial. Attorney Joe Moore, representing property owner Joseph Balsamo, said the property’s small size… Read more »
OC BikeFest Takes Shot At Liquor Sales, But Council Votes Down After Spirited Debate
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week rejected a request to add liquor sales to beer and wine sales at the OC BikeFest event at the Inlet lot in September, but not before a much larger philosophical debate on the virtues or evils of alcohol in general in the perceived family-friendly resort.OC BikeFest officials appeared… Read more »
Fenwick Island Opposed To State’s Proposed Occupancy Tax Legislation
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials with the Town of Fenwick Island have agreed to send a letter to their state legislators opposing a proposed house bill that would impose an 8 percent occupancy tax on lodging.In a town council meeting last week, Mayor Gene Langan requested the council approve the letter after hearing of the bill… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 28, 2017
It’s been almost nine months since Gov. Larry Hogan announced on the Boardwalk in Ocean City an intention to mandate all school systems start after Labor Day. In hindsight, I wish he had picked another location because critics continue to harangue about this mandate being only for Ocean City. That’s simply not the case and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 28, 2017
Education Spending Should Be QuestionedEditor:I am not a resident of Worcester County, but own property here. This is the time of year when I start to become concerned about what the Worcester County Commissioners will be doing with regard to property taxes. Non-resident property owners do not have the protection of the Homestead exemption so… Read more »
Berlin Advances To Next Round In National Contest Worth $25,000
BERLIN – Berlin is one step closer to taking home a $25,000 grant after being named a quarterfinalist in a national contest.Berlin has been named one of 25 quarterfinalists in the Independent We Stand America’s Main Streets contest. The 10 quarterfinalists that receive the most online votes between now and May 28 will be considered… Read more »
OC Business Owner Sentenced To Five Years For Wire Fraud
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City business owner who pleaded guilty last year to one count of wire fraud for his role in a $2.5 million counterfeit sports memorabilia scheme carried out over the Internet was sentenced this week to five years in federal prison and was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution.In January 2016,… Read more »
Harborside Named Favorite Maryland Bar At Awards Gala
WEST OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) on Sunday doled out its annual Stars of the Industry Awards, representing the best in hospitality around the state and again the local area was represented on the winners list.RAM on Sunday hosted its 63rd Annual Stars of the Restaurant Industry Awards with a gala… Read more »