OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting the popular dockless bicycle and electric scooter share programs, but it appears at least one operation is already in place.Back in March, the issue was first discussed at the police commission level and a proactive approach was undertaken. to prohibiting dockless… Read more »
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Authorities Looking For Missing Local Man
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is attempting to locate a local man reported missing to the agency on Tuesday.The OCPD is trying to locate Michael Tyrone Taylor, who was reported missing. Taylor, who works at a popular midtown restaurant and nightclub, is 56-years old and around 6’ and 150 pounds. The… Read more »
Alumni Speak To Decatur Students
BERLIN — Stephen Decatur advanced placement biology and bio-med students last week got a rare first-hand glimpse at how their hard work and perseverance could pay dividends when two alumni who are now working medical professionals returned to their alma mater.Dr. Tammy Donoway, who graduated in 1999 and Jordan Braniff, who graduated in 2004, last… Read more »
Former Pocomoke Chief Convicted Again Of Misconduct
POCOMOKE — A former Pocomoke police chief, convicted in 2016 of misconduct in officer after allegedly interfering with and glossing over an investigation into a hit-and-run incident, was found guilty again last week after a state appeals court granted him a new trial late last year.In December 2016, Pocomoke Police Chief Kelvin Sewell was found… Read more »
10th Memorial Day Tourney In The Books
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 10th Annual Memorial Day Tournament last weekend was a big success. In the tuna division, it was the crew on the Primary Search (pictured above) taking first-place with a 40.2-pounder worth $5,085. The Primary Search also took second place with a 39.6-pounder worth $1.462. The crew on the… Read more »
OC Beach Patrol Overcomes Recruitment Challenges
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) had a full complement of lifeguards in the stands over the holiday weekend, despite continued challenges in recruiting.During a budget work session in April, long-time OCBP Captain Butch Arbin presented his department’s fiscal year 2020 spending plan and perhaps the biggest takeaway from the presentation were… Read more »
23rd Mako Mania Tournament on Tap Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The 23rd Annual Mako Mania shark tournament gets underway next week with dozens of boats and teams of anglers participating in the annual event that serves as a kickoff of sorts for the summer offshore fishing tournament season.Curiosity seekers will cram into Bahia Marina next weekend for a chance to see a potential… Read more »
2.1M Visited Assateague Last Year
ASSATEAGUE — A report released last week by the National Park Service revealed over 2.1 million visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore last year contributed nearly $106 million in cumulative economic benefit to the local area.According to the NPS report issued late last week on the eve Memorial Day weekend, 2,136,889 visitors came to Assateague… Read more »
Ocean City Pursuing Last Option In Tax Differential Suit
OCEAN CITY — Despite hitting an apparent dead end in the town’s ongoing dispute with Worcester County over the tax differential issue, Ocean City officials are pursuing one more legal remedy.Last week, the state’s Court of Appeals issued an order denying the town of Ocean City’s petition for a writ of certiorari which would have… Read more »
Lax Tourneys Invade Resort Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The resort area will become ground zero of the youth lacrosse world next weekend with dozens of teams from all over the mid-Atlantic region descending on Ocean City and Berlin for a pair of simultaneous tournaments.The 2019 Brine Girls Lacrosse Festival will take place at Northside Park all weekend starting next Friday. Games… Read more »
