All things considered this June was a major improvement over recent years in Ocean City. The significant reduction in serious crimes during a traditionally problematic time is great news.The month of June is always a concern for the resort, due to the convergence of thousands of young people looking to simply party with friends and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Ridgely, Md. man is being held without bond on attempted first-degree murder and other charges this week after being implicated in a triple-stabbing incident on the Boardwalk near Wicomico Street back on June 20.On Wednesday, members of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Criminal Investigation Division along with members of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A proposed code amendment allowing tandem, or stacked, parking with a valet system for some major downtown redevelopment projects advanced this week, but not before the mayor voiced concerns.Last week, after considerable debate, the council did not pass the proposed ordinance on second reading and instead instructed staff to bring it back… Read more »
BERLIN– Work that has long been underway at the intersection of Assateague Road and Route 113 should soon be complete, according to state officials.The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) confirmed this week that improvements at Route 113 and Assateague Road (Route 376) are nearly done.“The work is substantially complete,” said Shanteé Felix, SHA spokesperson. “We… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With some concerns allayed, resort officials this week agreed to a terms sheet with the OC Air Show to ensure the annual event returns for the next three years and beyond.Last week, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented a terms sheet for negotiations on a three-year contract with the OC… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_tEcMF-uY&t=32sCheck the Angler’s Advantage at Atlantic Tackle to see what I caught my rock on tonight!It was a pretty beautiful day today in and around Ocean City with warm temps and sunny skies. The wind did puff up a bit out of the SW this afternoon, but it was still fishable and no problem for… Read more »
BERLIN– The town’s iconic brick crosswalks are being eliminated in favor of safer alternatives now being used by the state.Mayor Zack Tyndall advised council members this week that Maryland’s State Highway Administration (SHA) was no longer supporting brick crosswalks and would instead be installing the traditional black and white model going forward. Tyndall’s comments during… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of the Fourth of July weekend, despite rising gas prices likely to spike again with a scheduled state gas tax kicking in on Friday, resort tourism officials remain bullish for the most part on the holiday weekend.As unleaded gas prices locally hover around the $4.75 per gallon mark this… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a planned reconfiguration of the existing South Ocean Beach parking area and the popular Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) entrance road in advance of anticipated changes on the barrier island.The public comment period on the proposed changes opened last week and will remain open until July… Read more »
BERLIN– Local girls showcased their flying skills with a “Drone Olympics” competition to wrap up a school program.The Fly Like a Girl drone program, offered as an after-school academy at Showell Elementary School, taught girls in third and fourth grade how to pilot drones. Students showed off the skills they’d learned through the after-school sessions… Read more »