OCEAN CITY – A potential code amendment that would address on-site parking for new multi-family and townhome development projects was the subject of much debate this week, but resort planners need more answers and potential solutions before advancing it.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday debated a proposed code amendment that would, if advanced, address… Read more »
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Salisbury Man Dies In Vehicle Crash
BERLIN — A local man perished in a single-vehicle accident on Route 589 early Wednesday morning.Around 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a reported single-vehicle collision on Route 589 near Adkins Road. The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the Hyundai Genesis, later identified as James Hutson,… Read more »
Officials Recognize Longtime Commission Members in OC
OCEAN CITY— Continuing a recent experience-draining trend, resort officials this week feted three long-time volunteers with a combined 56 years of service to the town on various boards and commissions.During Monday’s meeting, the Mayor and Council recognized three long-time public servants, including Alfred Harrison, who has served on the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)… Read more »
Lacrosse Tourneys to Invade Resort Area
OCEAN CITY- The resort area will be ground zero of the youth lacrosse world this weekend with dozens of teams descending on Ocean City and Berlin for a pair of simultaneous tournaments featuring dozens of teams from all over the mid-Atlantic area.The Aloha Lacrosse Beach Lax Festival will be held at different venues all over… Read more »
OC Council Denies Proposed Light Vehicle Rental Business
OCEAN CITY — A reluctant council this week turned down a conditional use permit request for a new business looking to offer light vehicle rentals and Segway tours, leaving its future unknown.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a request for a conditional use for a new business proposed for a location at… Read more »
Beach Lacrosse Won the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association Championship
Beach Lacrosse’s under-14 boys’ team recently won the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association championship. Pictured above, the team and coaches are all smiles as they show off the championship hardware.Submitted photo
Vehicle Rental Business Proposal Fails Despite 3-2 Vote
OCEAN CITY—After essentially denying a similar request from a different business, resort officials on Monday also did not pass a conditional use request for a new Polaris Slingshot vehicle rental operation.Earlier on Monday, a request for a conditional use permit for a new business proposed to rent and sell light vehicles such as three-wheeled slingshots,… Read more »
First Bull Riding Event Met With ‘Great Response’
OCEAN CITY – The inaugural professional bull riding event in Ocean City last weekend was deemed a success by promoters and many who attended.Last week, the arena at the Inlet was constructed with truckloads of dirt loaded onto a portion of the Inlet parking lot in advance of the inaugural Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and… Read more »
Salisbury Man Dies In Vehicle Crash
BERLIN — A local man perished in a single-vehicle accident on Route 589 early Wednesday morning.Around 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a reported single-vehicle collision on Route 589 near Adkins Road. The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the Hyundai Genesis, later identified as James Hutson,… Read more »
Conditional Use Permit Approved For Vehicle Rental Business
OCEAN CITY- After essentially denying a similar request from a different business, resort officials on Monday approved a conditional use request for new Polaris slingshot vehicle rental operation.Earlier on Monday, a request for a conditional use permit for a new business proposed to rent and sell light vehicles such as three-wheeled slingshots, light-powered mopeds, electric… Read more »