OCEAN CITY — Despite a measure of closure in the long-running Dumser’s case last week, resort officials continue to assert ownership of the historic property on the east side of the Boardwalk, but are ready to move on.The Court of Appeals last week denied a petition for writ of certiorari filed earlier this year by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A fully rehabilitated female harp seal rescued in February was successfully released from the beach in Ocean City on Thursday morning and has returned to the sea.In February, a female harp seal now known affectionately as Sally Ride was rescued from Rehoboth Beach and was admitted to the animal care and rescue… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The second major milling and repaving of the south section of Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City got underway this week and is expected to be completed by the middle of next month.In March, State Highway Administration (SHA) contractors began a milling and paving project along Philadelphia Avenue, technically Maryland Route 528, from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The second phase of the Boardwalk access control project continues to move along with many streets completed and the entire process expected to be completed before Memorial Day.Over the last several years, there have been a handful of incidents in the U.S. and abroad when terrorists have killed and injured dozens of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The state’s highest court on Friday denied a petition by the Town of Ocean City to hear an appeal in the battle over ownership of a Boardwalk property, essentially bringing closure to the longstanding case.The state’s Court of Appeals on Friday denied a petition for writ of certiorari filed in February by… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team responded to a narrow 3-2 loss to county rival Snow Hill last week with a resounding 11-5 win over visiting Nandua.The Seahawks had been on a roll over the last week with a 13-3 win over Parkside, followed by a 12-0 win over another Bayside South rival in Wicomico…. Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team cruised to two decisive wins this week to improve to 6-3 on the season.After starting the season with a 1-2 record, including tough losses to Stephen Decatur and Cape Henlopen, the Mallards reeled off three straight wins in impressive fashion to improve to 4-2. The streak included wins… Read more »
BERLIN- After starting the season a perfect 5-0, Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team has dropped two straight to tough Bayside North opponents in the last week to fall to 5-2.The Seahawks opened the season with five straight wins including a 5-4 win over crosstown rival Worcester Prep in the opener. The Decatur boys stayed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the dust settling after a whirlwind two weeks of budget deliberations, the pending minimum wage increase and a “tremendous” amount of overtime continues to vex resort officials.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday completed two weeks of budget work sessions with a budget wrap-up during which some last-minute items were added and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While they didn’t stroke a check, resort officials this week remained open to expanding the police department’s vehicle take-home policy if a pending staff report warrants it.The discussion of expanding the Ocean City Police Department’s vehicle take-home program for officers who live in the resort is not a new one, but it… Read more »