SNOW HILL – Though some restrictions have been imposed, American Legion Post 93 in Pocomoke will keep its liquor license.On Wednesday, in a hearing continued from last month, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved the renewal of the American Legion’s liquor license. The board, did, however, prohibit alcohol sales past 11 p.m…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2018
New Bus Tracking System Reducing Wait Times In OC
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s new “Where’s the Bus?” tracking system is achieving the desired results with shrinking wait times and greater efficiency.Last year, the Mayor and Council approved the purchase and implementation of the TransLoc auto vehicle locator (AVL) system, which allows municipal bus riders to track the location of the next bus heading… Read more »
Buskers Seeking Damages From OC After Court Win
OCEAN CITY — Emboldened by their victory last week in a federal civil suit that struck down the significant elements of Ocean City’s street performer ordinance, the plaintiffs in the case are now seeking punitive and compensatory damages from the town.Last week, a federal judge ruled against the town of Ocean City on the salient… Read more »
Conference Aims To Raise Elder Abuse Awareness
SALISBURY — Nearly five million seniors are abused, neglected or exploited each year, according to the Administration for Community Living.As the senior population continues to grow, the incidence of elder abuse can be expected to increase as well.“Seniors Aging Safely” is the theme of a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, to be held on… Read more »
BLC Grants Three New Liquor Licenses
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) agreed to grant liquor licenses to a trio of Ocean City establishments this week.On Wednesday the BLC approved license requests from Victoria’s Crab House, the Alamo and Tailchasers Restaurant and Dock Bar.While neighbors of Tailchasers, which is in the former location of Parched Pelican… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – May 18, 2018
May 18: Voter Registration First-time voter registration, change of address, name or party affiliation. Must be U.S. citizen, Maryland resident and at least 16 years old (cannot vote until 18). Bring current Maryland driver’s license or MVA ID card, or last four of your SSN. Individuals convicted of a felony who have been released on… Read more »
Solar Lighting Weighed For OC Bus Stops
OCEAN CITY — In the interest of public safety and economy, resort officials are exploring brightening the bus stops and bus shelters throughout town with solar lighting.During Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, Transportation Director Mark Rickards brought up the topic of adding solar lighting to the resort’s bus stops and bus shelters. While most of the… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – May 18, 2018
OCEAN CITY Gateway Grand Oceanfront 48th St Saturday 10-5 1710 4BR/3BA 508 3BR/3BA Jon Barker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-723-6292PITTSVILLE Strawberry Village White Richardson Rd Sat & Sun 10-2 New Homes in Elegantly Affordable Living Community Atlantis Homes 302-846-9739OCEAN CITY 1111 Edgewater Ave Fri-Mon 10-4 New Construction Direct Waterfront Boats slips available Furnished 3BR/2.5BA… Read more »
ESA District Kicks Off Summer Surf Series Next Weekend In OC
OCEAN CITY — The Delmarva District of the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) has announced the dates for its 2018 Summer Surf Series with the first contest being held Saturday, May 26 on 30th Street in Ocean City. The contest will start at 8 a.m.The Delmarva District of the ESA holds five amateur surf contests in… Read more »
Senator Presses Cabinet Head On Offshore Drilling Exemption
OCEAN CITY — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) grilled Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on why Florida has been exempted from the proposed offshore drilling for oil and gas and the biggest takeaway is Maryland could be exempted from the plan by default.In January, the Trump administration announced a plan to open… Read more »