OCEAN CITY — The Tourism Committee resumed the discussion about the town’s advertising strategy last week after questions were raised about how and where Ocean City is marketed.Earlier in July, the Mayor and Council exercised an option to renew Ocean City’s contract with advertising agency MGH, but not before a spirited discussion about the need… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Annual Chamber Award Winners Announced
OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual award winners for 2017.These recipients represent the best in the area, according to a chamber press release. Submissions were made in each category through July 1 followed by a review by the selection committee made up of two current chamber board… Read more »
Late Distance Amendment Could Derail Offshore Wind Project
OCEAN CITY — Less than 24 hours after Ocean City officials voted to send another letter to potential offshore wind farm developers over the distance from shore issue, Congressman Andy Harris was successful in getting an amendment passed that could derail the project altogether.Harris, who represents Maryland’s first congressional district, on Tuesday was able to… Read more »
Resort’s Holiday Fireworks Letdown Explained
OCEAN CITY — The fizzle instead of dazzle behind Ocean City’s Fourth of July fireworks shows was explained this week and the city is now seeking compensation for the snafu.It was no secret the town-sponsored fireworks shows downtown and at Northside Park this month lacked their typical punch and left residents and visitors wanting more…. Read more »
Worcester Denies Naloxone Kits For Prisoners When Released
SNOW HILL – Inmates with a history of heroin abuse will not be provided with naloxone kits upon their release from jail following a decision by county officials this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 not to support an initiative that would have provided at-risk inmates with naloxone kits as they were released… Read more »
Swordfish Catch Makes For Memorable Family Trip Offshore
OCEAN CITY — One local family on a first annual offshore fishing trip to celebrate a child’s birthday got the opportunity of a lifetime last weekend when they hooked a 200-pound swordfish just 22 miles off the coast of Ocean City and hauled it in after an epic three-hour battle.Last Sunday, a local family was… Read more »
OCPD Enlists Help From Outside Agencies For Weekend’s Unsanctioned Event
OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if an unsanctioned “College Beach Weekend” event scheduled for this weekend passes quietly without any major incidents, but the town and its police department and allied agencies certainly appear to be prepared.In June, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) issued a warning about an unsanctioned event planned… Read more »
Decatur, SU Graduate Excelling In TV Production Career
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University alumna Erica (Cramer) Messer has signed a two-year production deal with ABC Studios to develop original dramatic series through her new production company.Messer and her team at Erica Messer Productions will produce network projects while she continues her seventh year as showrunner for “Criminal Minds.”“I’m not… Read more »
Worcester County Leads State With 91% DUI Conviction Rate
SNOW HILL — For the second year in a row, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has achieved the highest conviction rate for driving under the influence cases in Maryland.The data is collected and compiled by the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association each year. The association tracks the overall success rate on drunk-driving cases for each… Read more »
West Va. Woman Injured After Pontoon Boat Fall
OCEAN CITY — A West Virginia woman was injured on Saturday after falling from a rented pontoon boat in Assawoman Bay and being struck multiple times by the propeller.According to Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), Alexa Delatorre, 22, of Morgantown, W. Va., fell from a rented pontoon boat on Saturday and was struck by the… Read more »