OCEAN CITY — Long-time Planning and Zoning Commission John Staley this week was feted with a special ceremony at City Hall marking his retirement from the planning body after 27 years.For the last 27 years, Staley has served on the resort’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the body charged with reviewing and approving site plans, code… Read more »
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Major Addition To Ocean City Museum Proposed; Planned East Expansion May Require State Law Change
OCEAN CITY — The iconic Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum at the foot of the Boardwalk could see a significant expansion with a proposed two-story facility, but it might take a change in state law to accommodate it.For decades, the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum has sat on the south end of the Boardwalk, offering… Read more »
State Agency Approves Both Proposed Offshore Wind Projects
OCEAN CITY — In a bit of a surprise move for a couple of reasons, including the timing, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday announced it had approved both proposed offshore wind projects off Ocean City’s coast.The PSC announced on Thursday it had approved both the US Wind, Inc. proposal, which will put… Read more »
Tall Ship Could Return For Three-Week Stint In August
OCEAN CITY — The replica tall ship El Galeon Andalucia could be making a return trip to Ocean City in August after a two-year absence, but there are still more details to work out before it becomes a reality.Special Events Director Frank Miller told the Recreation and Parks Committee this week the tall ship could… Read more »
Council Pushes Back Summer Fireworks Shows To 10:30 P.M.
OCEAN CITY — A clearly divided Ocean City Council finalized this week the start time for summer fireworks shows on the Boardwalk at 10:30 p.m., a compromise that arose from a discussion earlier this year about moving the displays from the current 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.During a larger debate on value-added special events in… Read more »
Council Reverses Last Week’s Decision On BikeFest’s Liquor Sales
OCEAN CITY — After gaining assurances from the promoter on certain controls, a divided City Council this week reversed a denial of liquor sales at OC BikeFest and will now allow mixed drinks to be served at the event.Last week, OC BikeFest officials appeared before the Mayor and Council with a handful of requests related… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office Probing Vehicle Tampering At High School Parking Lot
BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week is investigating at least two cases of vehicle vandalism at Stephen Decatur High School involving loosened lug nuts including one incident in which a wheel came off while the vehicle was in motion.Lieutenant Ed Schreier of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday confirmed the Sheriff’s… Read more »
Plans Outlined For First White Marlin Promotion, Including Guess Date Contest
OCEAN CITY — With the town’s prize money restored and even doubled by a coalition of local businesses for the first white marlin of the season caught off the coast of Ocean City, plans for marketing and promoting the annual milestone were revealed this week.During a budget work session last month, the Mayor and Council… Read more »
Even With Weather, Springfest Attendees ‘Come Anyway’
OCEAN CITY — Despite the pouring rain and strong winds that marked the opening of Springfest late last week, the annual event was a huge success with Saturday being one of the strongest days in terms of attendance in nearly two decades.For years, longtime locals have often referred to Springfest as Stormfest, or similar monikers,… Read more »
White Marlin Open Suit Headed To Court This Month
OCEAN CITY — A multi-party federal suit, involving an alleged rules violation in last year’s White Marlin Open (WMO) that has left the tournament’s top prize of $2.8 million hanging in the balance for several months, is inching closer to resolution with a trial date this month.Last August, WMO officials discovered a potential rules violation… Read more »