OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council this week formalized the capital improvement plan (CIP) and approved a plan to fund projects not included on the critical list in the future.Last month, the Mayor and Council narrowed the list of projects deemed critical in the proposed capital improvement plan based on their own rankings and… Read more »
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Resort Council Favors Frequent Employee Evaluations
OCEAN CITY — Resort employees could see more frequent performance evaluations if the Mayor and Council get their way.In the opening salvo of departmental budget presentations this week, Human Resources Director Katie Callan was one of the first one deck. Once the budget is introduced, the various departments come before the Mayor and Council and… Read more »
Two Finalists For New OC Tourism, Business Development Director Post
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is moving closer to finding its new Director of Tourism and Business Development, a quarterback of sorts to direct the town’s sales and marketing strategy.In January, the Mayor and Council signed off on a major overhaul of Ocean City economic development and sales teams and directed City Manager Doug Miller… Read more »
Ocean City Surf Club Presents $1200 For Sponsorship At OC Rec. & Parks
The Ocean City Surf Club last week presented a $1,200 sponsorship check to the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department for their 2021 youth program. Pictured from left are OCRP Recreation Manager Travis Davey, OC Surf Club Vice President Rusty Ruszin and OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach.Submitted photo
Airport Receives $1M Federal Relief Grant
SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport is getting a significant fiscal shot in the arm through a federal relief grant, Maryland’s congressional delegation announced this week.Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Maryland), along with Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) announced the sizable $1 million-plus federal grant to the airport on Thursday. The funding… Read more »
Midnight Start Time Eyed For Boardwalk Bikers
OCEAN CITY — It has already been established bicycles will be allowed on the Boardwalk an hour later than normal this summer, but changes could be coming to the start time as well.Last month, the Mayor and Council approved a proposal to move the stop time for bicycles on the Boardwalk from 11 a.m. to… Read more »
First-Degree Assault Charge Filed For Downtown OC Beating
OCEAN CITY — A Philadelphia man was charged with first-degree assault last weekend after allegedly attacking and threatening to kill his girlfriend at a downtown residence during an argument over his alleged gang affiliation.Around 2 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to an area of St. Louis Avenue for a… Read more »
Suspect Held After Knife Used In Domestic Incident
OCEAN CITY — A Milton, Del. man was arrested on first-degree assault charges this week after allegedly slashing at his girlfriend with a knife during a domestic dispute at a midtown hotel.Around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 66th Street for a reported assault… Read more »
Mallards Soar Past Eagles in Opener
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team got its 2021 campaign off to a good start last weekend with a 11-5 win over visiting Smyrna in the season opener.Behind the sharp shooting of junior Myranda Beebe, the Mallards got off to a fast start and led Smyrna, 6-3, at the half. Worcester outscored Smyrna, 5-2,… Read more »
Seahawks Clip Bennett, 76-0, Improve to 4-1
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team stayed on a major roll last week, routing Bennett, 76-0, to improve to 4-1 on the season.The Seahawks led 22-0 after one quarter and added 38 points in the second quarter to lead 60-0 at the half. Decatur scored just one touchdown in each of the last two quarters… Read more »