FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island voters will have much to consider next week when they head to the polls for this year’s town council election.On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Town of Fenwick Island will hold its municipal election for the offices of town council.This year, eight candidates – Janice Bortner, John Gary Burch, Kristina Clark,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A downtown organization is seeking artists for a mural project at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park.Last week, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) opened its call to artists interested in designing a new mural at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park. Executive Director Zach Bankert said the organization has issued a request for… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – A local family is seeking a way to make beach wheelchairs more accessible at Assateague Island National Seashore.Deal Island resident Michelle Cawood said she is hoping something can be done to address accessibility on Assateague after encountering an issue with the park’s beach wheelchairs. Last Tuesday, while joining a local homeschool group for… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association has announced Tim Robinson as its new police chief.On Friday, the association announced it had hired Robinson as the new chief of police for the Ocean Pines Police Department. In his new role, Robinson will be responsible for overseeing and managing the police department’s operations, ensuring the safety… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Members of a Fenwick Island committee have agreed to meet with the planning commission chair, the new police chief and other officials to discuss ways for implementing pedestrian safety measures in town.On Wednesday, members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee held a discussion on safety issues in town and projects that… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks celebrated Christmas in July this week with a Toys for Tots drive to benefit local families.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger Amusement Parks partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations in celebration of Christmas in July. In addition to the toy collection,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Another public workshop will be held as design and planning moves forward for a bridge replacement project near Fenwick Island.The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting community members to a public workshop on Aug. 15 regarding the replacement of Bridge 3-437 on Lighthouse Road. The agency reports the primary purpose of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks celebrated Christmas in July this week with a Toys for Tots drive to benefit local families.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger Amusement Parks partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations in celebration of Christmas in July. In addition to the toy collection,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The Town of Fenwick Island has named its new police chief.On Monday, the Town of Fenwick Island announced that Michael Morrissey has accepted the offer to become Fenwick Island’s next police chief, effective Sept. 1. The town reports Morrissey brings more than 33 years of policing experience at both the community and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Code amendments pertaining to garage parking, habitable attic space and building height highlighted a lengthy discussion at the committee level last week.Last week, staff presented the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission with three code amendments involving enclosed parking spaces, habitable attics and downtown building heights. After a lengthy discussion, the commission… Read more »