SALISBURY – The future of a county-owned nursing home was called into question last week following a request for a $489,000 operating loan.Last week, representatives of the Wicomico Nursing Home came before the Wicomico County Council in a work session to discuss a request for a $489,320 loan to sustain operations through fiscal year 2019.Jim… Read more »
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OC Committee Reviews Summer Bike Crash Data
OCEAN CITY – Data on bike-related accidents in Ocean City is expected to help a resort committee evaluate and improve bicycle safety.Last Wednesday, Corporal Allen Hawk, vice president of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, presented committee members with data on bike-related collisions in town over the past three years.He noted that in… Read more »
Council To Fund Airport Work To Help Secure Fed Grant
OCEAN CITY – More than $643,000 in forward funding for design projects at the municipal airport is expected to help the resort secure a portion of a $1 billion federal grant.On Monday, the Ocean City Mayor and Council had before them a recommendation to forward fund grant-eligible design projects currently underway at the Ocean City… Read more »
Ocean City Adopts Complete Streets Policy
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is now one step closer in seeking a Bicycle Friendly Community designation with the adoption of a Complete Streets Policy.On Monday, the Ocean City Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt a Complete Streets Policy that will be used to develop safe transportation for all users – including pedestrians, bicyclists,… Read more »
Source Reduction Survey Input Could Lead To Green Grants
OCEAN CITY – Officials with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program came before a resort committee this month seeking input for a survey that could lead to grant funding for various programs.On Nov. 14, Frank Piorko, executive director for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, came before the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, to gather… Read more »
Fiscal 2018 Described As ‘Very Good Year’ For Resort
OCEAN CITY – An annual presentation gave resort officials a better understanding of Ocean City’s financial position.On Monday, Finance Director Chuck Bireley presented the Mayor and Council with a Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for fiscal year 2018, which ended on June 30.“2018 was a good year for the Town of Ocean City,” he said. “I… Read more »
Brian’s Christmas Songbook Concert Returns To OC Dec. 15
OCEAN CITY – A Christmas concert is expected to address the opioid epidemic with messages of hope for children and their families.On Saturday, Dec. 15, Brian’s Christmas Songbook will return to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.Organizer Tony Christ said the concert will feature traditional Christmas carols, contemporary holiday songs, storytelling, performances by the Mid-Atlantic… Read more »
OC Approves $1.9M Bid For Boardwalk Access Control Project
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week awarded a $1.9 million contract to Hercules Fence for the second phase of the Boardwalk access control project.In a work session earlier this month, the Mayor and Council received and accepted four bids for the second, and more permanent, phase of the Boardwalk access control project and remanded… Read more »
Jeep Club’s Second Beach Run Brings In 300 Donations For Toys For Tots Campaign
OCEAN CITY – Nearly 130 participants and more than 50 Jeeps came out to the beaches of Ocean City this week to support a charitable event.On Sunday, Nov. 18, the Ocean City Jeep Club hosted its second annual Toys for Tots Run. As part of the event, more than 50 Jeeps entered the beach at… Read more »
City Council Opts To Continue Boardwalk Tram Ads
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to continue an advertising program on the new Boardwalk trams.On Monday, the Ocean City Mayor and Council opted to continue with an advertising program that would require town staff to transfer advertising panels from the old tram coaches to the new tram coaches and to replace broken… Read more »