OCEAN CITY — Despite the persistent dreary weather, the major repaving project on the north end of Coastal Highway wrapped up this week as planned just in time for the spring Cruisin’ event, which begins today.In March, the State Highway Administration (SHA) embarked on an ambitious plan to mill and repave both sides of Coastal… Read more »
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Del. Police Report Large Heroin Bust With 11 Indictments
BERLIN — Another battle was won in the larger war against the growing heroin epidemic across Delmarva when allied law enforcement agencies in Delaware this week made one of the largest seizures of the insidious drugs in state history.While law enforcement officials in Worcester County last Wednesday were announcing the results of Operation Street Sweeper,… Read more »
Assateague Welcomes Colt, 2nd New Addition To Herd This Year
OCEAN CITY — The second of three foals expected on Assateague this spring and early summer was birthed this week, continuing the veritable baby boom on the barrier island.The new foal, a colt, was likely birthed sometime in the last week, according to the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of the Assateague Island… Read more »
Is Housing Shortage Leaving American Workers On Outside Looking In?
OCEAN CITY — While much of the debate this spring over the critical seasonal workforce housing shortage and the associated occupancy calculation formula focused on the legions for international student workers, it appears there is another segment being left on the outside looking in.It’s no secret Ocean City faces a critical seasonal workforce housing shortage…. Read more »
Ocean City Inks $5.4M Contract For Digital Radio System
OCEAN CITY — With its current 23-year-old system reaching the end of its useful life, Ocean City officials this month approved the purchase of a state-of-the-art stand-alone radio system for it emergency personnel.Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald came before the Mayor and Council last week seeking permission to ink a contract with Eastern… Read more »
Ocean City Bus Driver Recruitment Goal Reached
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to continue the momentum from last year’s increased municipal bus system deployment schedule, the resort has surpassed a goal for qualified drivers for this season.A few years ago, the public’s confidence in the resort’s bus system was shaken somewhat by unreliable time schedules and long waits at stops, largely… Read more »
Deadline For Non-Conforming Signs Extended Six Years In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Dozens of non-conforming signs along Baltimore Avenue got a stay of execution of sorts last week when a divided Mayor and Council voted to extend a sunset provision set to expire next month for another six years.An inventory of the signs advertising all manner of businesses along Baltimore Avenue revealed as many… Read more »
Ocean City Decides Against Rec Sponsorships From West OC’s Chick-fil-A
OCEAN CITY — The obvious divide between Ocean City and West Ocean City was clearly on display this week when resort officials shot down a proposal to allow a corporate restaurant on the opposite side of the Route 50 bridge to become a sponsor for Recreation and Parks Department special events.It’s no secret Ocean City… Read more »
Pedestrian Accident In OC Over Weekend
OCEAN CITY — A New Jersey woman was critically injured when struck by a vehicle while crossing Coastal Highway against a pedestrian signal on Friday night.Around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Ocean City Police responded to a reported pedestrian collision at 127th Street and Coastal Highway. The investigation revealed a 19-year-old New Jersey woman was crossing… Read more »
Late Slide Bounces Decatur From Title Game
BERLIN- A couple of late season setbacks cost the Decatur varsity baseball team a shot at playing in the Bayside Conference championship game, but the season goes on for the Seahawks with the state regional championship.Decatur jumped out to a 14-0 record and appeared to be a shoo-in to represent the Bayside South in the… Read more »