OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading a couple of ordinances, one consolidating the beach telescope picture business into a single franchise and another conveying a portion of town-owned property in West Ocean City to the volunteer fire company.For years, Ocean City’s beach photography franchise was essentially divided into two separate… Read more »
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Vulnerable Adult Task Force Forming
SNOW HILL — In an effort to better protect the community’s elderly citizens from becoming victims of crime and other issues, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office is collaborating with local law enforcement agencies on the creation of a vulnerable adult task force.The elderly in the community are vulnerable to frauds, scams and other crimes… Read more »
Outstanding Eagle Scout Honored
OCEAN CITY — Resort business owner Joerg Leinemann reached another major milestone in his long scouting career this week with a special ceremony at City Hall.During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Leinemann was bestowed the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award in a special ceremony recognizing his long contributions to local Boy Scout Troop 261. The Outstanding… Read more »
Surf Into Integrity Program Continues To Grow
OCEAN CITY — With its simple messages of respect, integrity and making good choices perhaps more important than ever in society’s current climate, the Ocean City Surf Club’s Surf Into Integrity program is close to wrapping up one of its best sessions ever this fall.Started by the Ocean City Surf Club in 2015, Surf into… Read more »
Renovating Baltimore Avenue Remains A Complicated Priority In OC
OCEAN CITY — The future of the Baltimore Avenue corridor, largely a gateway to the resort for many via the Route 50 Bridge, was the subject of considerable debate during strategic planning sessions last week.In recent years, a major renovation of the streetscape along the Baltimore Avenue corridor from North Division Street to 15th Street… Read more »
UPDATED: After Local’s Death From Allergic Reaction, OC Council Member Suggests Law Change On EpiPens In Private Establishments; Senator Researching Potential Chris’s Law
OCEAN CITY — In a community still coming to grips with the loss of one it its young pillars, an effort is underway to pursue legislation in his honor that might save lives in the future and provide some solace to those continuing to mourn.Late last month, local resident Chris Trimper suffered an extreme allergic… Read more »
Public Safety Staffing Concerns Raised At Strategic Planning Session
OCEAN CITY — Stopping short of sounding an alarm, resort police and fire officials last week raised concerns about critical staffing issues and the ability to safely serve and protect the town.During strategic planning sessions last week, resort officials reviewed a myriad of issues and projects large and small as it updated the town’s roadmap… Read more »
Berlin Seahawks Advance To Regionals
BERLIN- The Berlin Seahawks Pop Warner under-12 team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and captured the Henlopen Conference championship.The Seahawks now advance to the Eastern Region Pop Warner tournament that gets underway this weekend with an opportunity to advance to the Pop Warner Super Bowl at the ESPN Zone at Disney in… Read more »
Ocean City Renews Effort To Handle Own 911 Calls
OCEAN CITY — Eliminating the need for 911 calls generated in Ocean City to be routed to Snow Hill before being relayed back to the resort’s emergency service providers remains a goal for resort officials.For years, 911 emergency calls originating in Ocean City have been relayed to Worcester County’s call center in Snow Hill before… Read more »
Ocean City Officials Continue Youth Sports Market Talks
OCEAN CITY — Part of redefining Ocean City’s brand is aggressively going after the growing youth sports market, an issue that arose again during this week’s strategic planning sessions.Throughout the day on Tuesday and much of Wednesday, the Mayor and Council along with department heads and other key staff worked on an update to the… Read more »