BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in a strong performance in the first outdoor meet of the season last week including a handful of first-place finishes in individual events.The Decatur boys finished second overall in the meet hosted by Bennett, which finished first. Wicomico was third. The Decatur girls finished fourth overall. Cambridge-South Dorchester… Read more »
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Changes Ahead For West OC Outlets After Sale
WEST OCEAN CITY — The Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City were sold this week, resulting in a new name and promise of new stores at the vast shopping center along Route 50.Tanger Outlets Centers, Inc. announced on Monday it had closed on the sale of four of the non-core shopping centers in its portfolio… Read more »
Resort May Follow County’s Lead On Sprinkler Mandate
OCEAN CITY — A renewed discussion this week about the cost of building a new home in Ocean City and the state’s sprinkler law did not fall on deaf ears with resort officials considering an opt-out from the mandate.In February, local resident Greg Demarco told city officials he has a lot in the north end… Read more »
Worcester Tennis Sweeps Indian River
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s varsity tennis teams swept a pair of matches from Indian River in season openers last week.The Worcester boys beat the Indians, 6-1. The Mallards got singles-match wins from Dominic Anthony, Will Todd, Graham Hammond and Joseph Schwartz. Worcester also won both doubles matches, getting wins from the team of Alexander Canakis and… Read more »
Attorney General Asked To Weigh In On Resort Condo Building Dispute
OCEAN CITY — A $2.6 million dispute between owners at a north-end Ocean City condominium and its elected board of directors over a planned improvement project has reached the state’s Attorney General’s Office.A group of unit owners at the Ocean Place condominium along the beachfront between 146th and 145th streets have filed a formal complaint… Read more »
Proposed OC Budget Introduced At Constant Yield Rate; Council Open To Slightly Above Yield
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week introduced a proposed fiscal year 2020 budget at around $138 million with the property tax rate held at the constant yield, but for the first time in several years, there appears to be at least a will to break from that tradition.City Manager Doug Miller and Budget… Read more »
Proposed Boat Rental Business Near Inlet Sunk Over Safety Concerns
OCEAN CITY — A proposed small boat rental business ended up on the rocks this week after resort officials denied a conditional use request over safety concerns.The Mayor and Council heard a request Monday for a conditional use permit allowing a proposed business to rent three, two-person mini-power boats out of a sandy area just… Read more »
House, Senate Override Hogan’s Post Labor Day Veto
OCEAN CITY — Public school systems across Maryland will now have the opportunity to pick and choose the start date for their school year after the state Senate and House both overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation overturning his executive order mandating a post-Labor Day start.Back on March 10, the state House of Delegates… Read more »
Area’s Natural Gas Conversion Nearing Final Phase; Utility: ‘It Took Twice As Long And Cost Twice As Much’
OCEAN CITY — With the connection of a natural gas pipeline across the bay and into Ocean City nearing the long-awaited finish line, resort officials this week approved a request from Sandpiper Energy to work through the summer to expedite the process.Sandpiper Energy officials this week presented an update on the process of bringing natural… Read more »
Salisbury Soccer Club Wins Ocean City Recreation And Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Tournament
The Salisbury Soccer Club won the women’s adult division of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Tournament last weekend. Pictured above, the happy team shows off the championship hardware.’Submitted photo