OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week waffled somewhat on the idea of weekly fireworks in the future, instead agreeing to explore other special events that will enhance the summer visitor experience.During Monday’s meeting, the Ocean City Tourism Commission continued its piecemeal section-by-section review of the town’s tourism strategic plan with a focus on… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A two-cent property tax increase proposed by county staff drew immediate criticism from a pair of Worcester County Commissioners this week.At the start of a budget work session Tuesday, Commissioner Jim Bunting expressed concern about the budget presented by Worcester County staff — which includes a proposed two-cent property tax increase —… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A review of seasonal recruitment efforts this week led to a larger discussion on efforts to enforce town ordinances on the Boardwalk.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the resort’s police commission with an update on seasonal recruitment efforts for police officers and public safety aides.Buzzuro said the department had… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Dagsboro man, arrested last October on heroin distribution charges after Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers observed him riding as a passenger in a vehicle, was found guilty last week and was sentenced to 15 years, all but 10 of which were then suspended.Last October, OCPD officers observed James Tankard, 29,… Read more »
It was the second miserable day in a row in and around Ocean City with rain and cooler than normal temperatures. The wind wasn’t too bad, but it did have some whitecaps on the bay and I’m pretty certain nobody was fishing.Before the rain moved in on Saturday night there was some pretty good fishing… Read more »
Man we had a crap weather day today!! BUT, it’s Mother’s Day so I’m hopeful that you all got to spend some time with your Moms and enjoy the reason you got put on this Earth. The Moms in our lives do more than we could ask for and regardless of the weather it was… Read more »
No rain, light winds and warm temperatures have got Ocean City busy for the Mother’s Day holiday weekend. Unfortunately rain moves in tonight and tomorrow so I’m sure most folks will be spending the day with Mom instead of fishing. It was a busy day on the bay today where the bluefish were snapping once… Read more »
It was a nice day for non anglers today with sunny skies and warm temps, but the wind was puffing pretty good out of the south and the back bay got pretty dirty which made it tough for anyone looking for a flounder. The incoming tide had clean enough water for the bluefish to snap… Read more »
There are times when the noise in and around the house reaches a mild roar.It was particularly this way one afternoon this week when Beckett came downstairs before going outside to play. Since he had just finished his homework, I told Carson he could play a game on his iPad while I finished up some… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A new ad hoc committee is expected to guide Fenwick Island as it moves forward with a planning study of the commercial district.Last Friday, Fenwick Island Mayor Gene Langan announced the creation of a new ad hoc commercial district planning committee.“At the last meeting, we agreed to sign a contract with The… Read more »