OCEAN CITY — Three important ballot questions during Tuesday’s municipal election in Ocean City each passed with one being close.When Ocean City voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, they had to choose from four candidates for three open council seats, including two incumbents and two newcomers. When the votes were counted, Council President Matt… Read more »
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James Re-Elected; 2 New Faces Join OC Council
OCEAN CITY – The face of the Ocean City Council changed this week with two newcomers elected to the body at the close of Tuesday’s municipal election.Ocean City held its municipal election on Tuesday with four candidates vying for three open council seats and the mayor’s seat. Mayor Rick Meehan ran unopposed and was returned… Read more »
Colleagues Fete OC Councilman At Last Meeting
OCEAN CITY – Following his last meeting at the dais after 20 years of service, Councilman Lloyd Martin was feted this week by his colleagues and friends.Ocean City’s municipal election was Tuesday with three candidates elected to fill vacant seats, including incumbent Council President Matt James and two newcomers. One of those seats has been… Read more »
Oceans Calling Festival Confirms Fall 2023 Return; Same Late September Weekend Reserved
OCEAN CITY — After the inaugural Oceans Calling three-day beach music festival scheduled for late September was cancelled because of threatening weather, resort officials this week approved the same dates for next year at the producer’s request.The first-ever Oceans Calling promised to be the biggest concert festival ever held in the resort. The three-day lineup… Read more »
Seahawks Rout Eagles, Advance to States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team closed out its regular season last weekend with a 49-6 rout of county rival Snow Hill on Senior Night in the finale.The Seahawks dismantled Snow Hill largely on the ground. Brycen Coleman did complete four passes on four attempts for 25 yards and a touchdown, but it was Caden… Read more »
Decatur Girls Bow Out of State Tourney
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team bowed out of the state 3A playoffs last week with a 6-2 loss to Chesapeake in the opening round.The Seahawks had an impressive regular season, going 10-2. Decatur’s only regular season losses came at the hands of Bennett, first on September 14 and then on October 12. Decatur… Read more »
Annual ‘No Scam November’ Initiative Returns
OCEAN CITY – For the third straight year, allied law enforcement agencies have launched the “No Scam November” initiative in response to a growing number of fraud cases in the area often targeting the elderly.The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task Force this week announced the continued efforts of its multi-disciplinary team to educate and raise… Read more »
OC Approves Beach, Boardwalk Mobility Device Policy
OCEAN CITY — Having dispensed with the electric bicycles on the Boardwalk issue, resort officials this week approved a new policy outlining the rules for Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices by disabled individuals on the beach, Boardwalk and in the parks.For the last month or so, the Mayor and Council have been debating the allowable use… Read more »
Voters Face Three Municipal Ballot Questions
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s municipal election is set for next Tuesday, Nov. 8, with three city council seats on the line as well as a handful of important ballot questions.The polls will be open at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center next Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The municipal election will be… Read more »
Worcester Prep Doles Out Fall Sports Awards
BERLIN- Worcester Prep last week doled out its awards for its fall sports teams in a special ceremony.For the boys’ varsity soccer team, the MVP award went to Dylan McGovern, while the Coach’s Award went to Austin Gentry. Ryan Mann was named most improved, and Jack Gardner was named most outstanding teammate.On the girls’ varsity… Read more »