BERLIN – Construction of a permanent solution to the shoaling problems in the Ocean City Inlet is expected to begin in 2021, federal officials said at a public meeting last week.Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) shared information about planned improvements to the Inlet and a scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In an effort to address safety concerns, Worcester County will move forward with installing four-way stop signs at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Old Bridge Road.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to have staff move forward with installing four-way stop signs and “Look Again” signs at the intersection… Read more »
We had a windy day today in and around Ocean City with a stiff southerly breeze that had 0 boats in the ocean and only a few brave souls on the bay. When I drove over the route 50 bridge the water was surprisingly clean, but it was also white capping pretty good. My good… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting the popular dockless bicycle and electric scooter share programs, but it appears at least one operation is already in place.Back in March, the issue was first discussed at the police commission level and a proactive approach was undertaken. to prohibiting dockless… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The owners of a local pizza chain are bringing fine dining to Ocean Pines with the opening of Pines Public House & Eatery.Located on Nicholas Lane, Pines Public House & Eatery combines elevated Eastern Shore cuisine with handcrafted metropolitan cocktails in an upscale dining atmosphere.Co-owners Alex Buinovskis and Dennis Klimins said Pines… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $201 million budget Tuesday that includes slight property and income tax rate increases.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve a fiscal year 2020 budget that includes a one-cent property tax increase and a half-a-percent income tax increase.“I would like to thank the… Read more »
Beautiful spring day in Ocean City today with light winds and sunny skies had some anglers out taking advantage before the wind blows up a little tomorrow. We’ve been watching the guys in North Carolina load up on some bigeye tuna over the past few weeks and today one of our boats found them locally.Captain… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is attempting to locate a local man reported missing to the agency on Tuesday.The OCPD is trying to locate Michael Tyrone Taylor, who was reported missing. Taylor, who works at a popular midtown restaurant and nightclub, is 56-years old and around 6’ and 150 pounds. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The organizers of a city-wide composting program are seeking the community’s support to expand their efforts.Tomorrow, Go Green OC – a local nonprofit dedicated to zero-waste goals in Ocean City – will launch the second phase of its city-wide composting program.Last fall, Go Green OC partnered with The Hobbit Restaurant owner Garvey… Read more »
We had some wicked thunderstorms roll through the area last night with heavy rain and crazy lightning, but they left us with a much cooler air mass and beautiful conditions today. The wind blew pretty good out of the northeast for most of the day, but it was plenty nice enough to get out on… Read more »