OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council on Tuesday fired off a lengthy statement of opposition to the ongoing petition drive by the Ocean City’s firefighter/paramedics union seeking to put a referendum for binding interest arbitration before voters this fall.In late February, the clock expired on negotiations between the town and the Career Firefighter Paramedics… Read more »
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Wicomico State’s Attorney Named New Circuit Court Judge
SALISBURY — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello has been appointed to the bench for the Wicomico County Circuit Court.Hogan also announced Caroline County State’s Attorney Jonathan Newell has been appointed to a Circuit Court judgeship in that county. The governor made the appointments after reviewing nominees from… Read more »
Burglary Suspects Nabbed After Police Track Stolen Credit Card
OCEAN CITY — Four Pennsylvania men were arrested after an early morning burglary at a downtown Ocean City residence on the Fourth of July after police were able to track them through a stolen credit card.Around 5:40 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 12th Street and Dayton Lane for a… Read more »
Ocean City Elected Officials Call Paramedics’ Petition Not “In The Best Interest Of Our Taxpayers’
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council on Tuesday fired off a lengthy statement of opposition to the ongoing petition drive by the Ocean City’s firefighter/paramedics union seeking to put a referendum for binding interest arbitration before voters this fall.In late February, the clock expired on negotiations between the town and the Career Firefighter Paramedics… Read more »
Marlin Club’s 34th Canyon Kick-Off Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 34th Annual Canyon Kick-off tournament got underway today with the first of three official fishing days.With tuna practically jumping in the boat for most of the resort area’s sportfishing fleet for the last few weeks, and billfish and dolphin turning up in good numbers offshore, there should be… Read more »
Lower Shore Scores Grants For Youth, Family Programs
BERLIN — The Maryland Governor’s Office for Children this week announced over $15 million in grant awards to Local Management Boards across the state aimed at protecting children and stabilizing families and a large portion is heading to the Lower Shore.The Maryland Children’s Cabinet, through the Governor’s Office for Children, announced the $15.1 million in… Read more »
Reminders Issued About Nests After Hotel Fined For Clearing
OCEAN CITY — After a resort hotel was fined late last month by the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) for having employees remove nests and gather over 40 eggs of protected bird species, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is issuing reminders most of the 300 species of birds that call the watershed are federally… Read more »
No Issues Reported With Bay Island’s Closure
OCEAN CITY — After some early growing pains and education and outreach efforts, it appears with the arrival of the height of the summer season most people are heeding the warnings to avoid sensitive bird nesting islands in the coastal bays.Last year, a sandy spit in the Isle of Wight Bay became a focal point… Read more »
Dolphins Do Well At Champion’s Cup Tourney
BERLIN- Despite playing a man down for much of the weekend and most of the team arriving just minutes before the start of their first game, the Delmarva Dolphins girls’ lacrosse program turned in a strong performance last weekend at the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association Champion’s Cup in Richmond, going 2-1 during the tournament.The Dolphins,… Read more »
OC Brings On New Transit Head With Local Ties
OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy search including interviews with several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City last week announced the hiring of a new transit manager with ties to Delmarva.The town last week announced Mark Rickards has been hired as transit manager after a months-long search. Rickards brings 30 years of experience to… Read more »