OCEAN CITY – An amendment banning smoking and vaping in all city parks will advance to a second reading following a favorable vote.On Monday, the Mayor and Council agreed to advance a code amendment making smoking and vaping unlawful in all public parks to a second reading. City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said the ordinance essentially… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2023
United Way Recognized Schools for Fundraising
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recognized schools for their fundraising efforts at last week’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education. School principals are pictured with United Way representatives and school system officials.
Art League of Ocean City Awarded Winners
The Art League of Ocean City presented a total of $5,400 to the winners of the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival. Pictured from left to right are judge Laura Era, chairperson Laura Jenkins, Art League president John Sisson, and plein air artists (front row) Barbara Kern-Bush, Maggii Sarfaty, Nancy Thomas, Jose Ramirez and (back… Read more »
Art League Hosted Kids Paint OC
The Art League of Ocean City hosted Kids Paint OC as a new part of the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival. Pictured is participant Cassidy Jones, age 9, who received honorable mention for her work.
A Week In Business – August 25, 2023
Director NamedSALISBURY – With more than 15 years of professional experience in higher education, civic engagement and non-profit leadership, Dr. Kim Fabbri-Greener has been announced as Salisbury University’s next career services director.She comes to SU from the University of South Florida (USF), where she served as an associate director in the institution’s Center for Leadership… Read more »
Berlin Council Funds Stormwater Project
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to reassign funds to allow a stormwater project to move forward.The Berlin Town Council this week voted unanimously to proceed with stormwater management upgrades at Pine Street, Franklin Avenue and Nelson Street. The decision relied on the council’s agreement to use funding planned for a well house project for the… Read more »
Officials OK Project Reimbursements
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a bond reimbursement resolution, allowing three capital projects to move forward.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them a resolution acknowledging the council’s intent to reimburse expenditures for three capital projects using the proceeds of tax-exempt debt. City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said the resolution included funding… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 25, 2023
Though no official word has come from the Town of Ocean City, indications are next year’s OC Air Show could be bumped to late August. There are at least two aviation industry websites listing next year’s air show – annually held in June in the resort – will be Aug. 24-25, 2024, a date the… Read more »
Tour With State, Federal Officials Provides Chance To Stress Inlet Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Local officials highlighted the impacts of shoaling with a boat tour for state leaders.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza hosted a boat tour for members of the Maryland General Assembly and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore’s administration in Ocean City last week during the summer convention hosted by the Maryland Association of Counties.“Our boat… Read more »
Knupp Justice Quest Requires More Patience
Understandable concerns followed last week’s dismissal of charges against the alleged motorist in a hit-and-run crash that look the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp last summer.As it stands Thursday, there are no official charges in Knupp’s hit-and-run death. Once the case was dismissed due to jurisdictional concerns, the charges in the case were removed. It’s… Read more »