OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.On Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the performance lineup was announced for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, downtown business owners met with City Manager Terry McGean… Read more »
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OC Police Stats Reveal Steady February Activity
OCEAN CITY – Police activity remained consistent throughout the month of February.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of February.Reviewing statistics from February of 2021, 2022 and 2023, Buzzuro noted that officer calls for service increased from… Read more »
Study Identifies Fenwick Flood Risks
FENWICK ISLAND – A draft resiliency study has identified short- and long-term solutions to the impacts of sea level rise in Fenwick Island.On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee reviewed the results of a town-wide resiliency study. Funded by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and conducted by AECOM, the study… Read more »
Sidewalk Project Begins In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND – The first phase of a sidewalk construction project in Fenwick Island commenced this week.On Tuesday, crews with A-Del Construction began work on a long-awaited sidewalk project in Fenwick Island. Officials say the contractor has started at Indian Street, in front of Warren’s Station restaurant, and will move south to Dagsboro Street in… Read more »
OC Composting Agreement Extended
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City voted this week to extend an agreement with the operator of a resort-based composting program.On Tuesday, the Ocean City council voted 6-0, with Councilman Frank Knight absent, to extend the town’s agreement with Ocean Compost LLC for another year. The Hobbit Restaurant owner Garvey Heiderman, representative for the… Read more »
Hearing Deadline Set For Bus Fare Increase
OCEAN CITY – Officials say community members have until April 10 to request a hearing on a proposed bus fare increase.In a meeting of the Ocean City Transportation Committee Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members with the timeline for increasing bus and tram fares. With an implementation date of May 1, he said community… Read more »
Police, Lifeguard Recruitment Continues
OCEAN CITY – An update on police and lifeguard recruitment efforts highlighted this week’s meeting of a resort commission.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.As testing concludes, Buzzuro said he believes… Read more »
Former Councilman Debates OC Petition Certification
OCEAN CITY – A local resident came before resort leaders last week seeking a review in the way petitions are certified.During last week’s public comment period of the Mayor and Council meeting, Ocean City resident and former councilman Vince Gisriel came forward with his concerns about the town’s petition process.As one of two residents to… Read more »
Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival

OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.On Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the performance lineup was announced for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, downtown business owners met with City Manager Terry McGean… Read more »
OC Council Moves Forward With Air Rights Proposal

OCEAN CITY – A proposal to grant air rights above Washington Lane will move forward following discussion this week.In a work session Tuesday, Joe Moore, attorney for the developer of 613 Atlantic Avenue, came before the Mayor and Council with a request to grant air rights above a portion of Washington Lane to allow for… Read more »