OCEAN CITY — Heading into mid-May, the Town of Ocean City has about half of the desired number of bus drivers for the summer season, it was learned this week.During Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, an update was provided on the recruiting and hiring efforts for drivers for the municipal bus system. Interim transit manager Steve… Read more »
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Decatur Announces College Signees
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur High School last week announced a bumper crop of student-athletes committing to play their respective sports at the next level.From the men’s baseball team, Eric Cropper is headed to Hood College and Evan Truitt is headed to Charleston Southern. From the men’s varsity lacrosse team, Koby Higgins will play at Hartford Community… Read more »
Offshore Beach Replenishment Sand Source Identified
OCEAN CITY — Federal and state officials have entered an agreement allowing 1.3 million cubic yards of sand from a shoal about three miles off the coast to be utilized for the next round of beach replenishment this fall.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of… Read more »
Worcester Boys Close Out Bennett, 13-6
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team used a big second half to pull away from visiting Bennett, 13-6, on Tuesday to finish the season at 8-2.The two teams were tied at 4-4 at the half. Worcester poured it on in the second half and went on to cruise to the 13-6 win. Jack Gardner,… Read more »
Governor Assures Gasoline Shortage Will Ease In Days
OCEAN CITY — The closing of a major gasoline pipeline from Texas to New Jersey sparked fears of fuel shortages and panic buying this week, but the situation appears to be somewhat overblown and delivery to local stations should soon be restored.The Colonial Pipeline, which services much of the east coast, last week suffered a… Read more »
Two Held Without Bond In Suspected Human Trafficking Case
OCEAN CITY — Two Honduran nationals in the U.S. illegally are being held without bond on rape charges in a suspected human trafficking case.Around 2:10 a.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Communications received a 911 call from a 13-year-old female juvenile who said she needed the police before the call ended. The 911 call was plotted… Read more »
Driver Shortage Could Reduce Boardwalk Tram Service; Masks Will Not Be Required
OCEAN CITY — The acute labor shortage plaguing nearly every sector of the resort’s economy has spilled over to the Boardwalk tram only about half the staff needed for the service hired thus far.During Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, an overview of the recruiting and hiring efforts for the municipal bus system and the Boardwalk tram… Read more »
‘Humble Hero’ Recognized For Saving Child In Bridge Accident
OCEAN CITY — The “humble hero” who jumped off the Route 90 bridge to save a young child ejected from a vehicle in an accident now has a memorable name and face.Jonathan Bauer was finally introduced on Friday as the humble hero who rescued the 2-year-old girl who was ejected from a pickup truck dangling… Read more »
OC’s $158M Budget Moves Forward
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week approved on first reading the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget at around $158 million, which will hold the property tax rate at the constant yield.The total budget for all funds is approximately $158 million, with the general fund making up around $91 million. The proposed fiscal year… Read more »
Roofed Dining Area Plans Approved
OCEAN CITY — In yet another example of something borne out of COVID-19 becoming permanent, resort planners this week signed off on an unenclosed, roofed deck adjacent to a popular midtown restaurant.During the pandemic, the town has allowed businesses to create temporary outdoor seating areas to meet state restrictions on capacity, social distancing and indoor… Read more »