OCEAN CITY— Marylanders could get some relief from soaring gas prices before the summer travel season kicks in, but it might take action from the General Assembly to make it happen.With gas prices already soaring, Maryland’s gasoline tax is scheduled to bump up again this summer due to a scheduled hike linked to inflation and… Read more »
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Soaring Fuel Prices Worry Captains
OCEAN CITY – While most are feeling the pain at the pump, perhaps no industry is taking a harder hit then the local fishing industry.With the offshore recreational and charter fishing season essentially just getting underway, rising fuel costs, especially diesel, which is now pushing nearly $7 per gallon, is threatening to somewhat curtail what… Read more »
Ocean City Shooting Still Under Investigation
OCEAN CITY – Resort police this week are still investigating a reported shooting in the downtown area early last Sunday.Around 1:10 a.m. last Sunday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the Talbot Street area for a reported shooting, Upon arrival, OCPD officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound believed at… Read more »
OCPD Begins Body-Worn Camera Training
OCEAN CITY – With the arrival of the summer season and the anticipated spike in crime, Ocean City police officers will be equipped with a new tool in their toolbox in the form of body-worn cameras to record incidents and interactions.In February, the Mayor and Council approved a contract with private vendor Axon to provide… Read more »
Lineup Announced For First-Ever Beach Music Festival; Tickets Now On Sale
OCEAN CITY — Delivering on a promise to bring a major lineup of known entertainment to Ocean City, event promoter C3 Presents on Monday announced the star-studded bands for the inaugural Oceans Calling Festival.Last August, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo and C3 Presents promoter Tim Sweetwood pitched the idea of a significant three-day… Read more »
Captain Marks 50 Years With Ocean City Beach Patrol
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) Captain Melbourne “Butch” Arbin III begins his 50th year with an organization he has helped transform.The OCBP was officially formed in 1930 with a small crew watching the water in the downtown area in the nascent days of the resort…. Read more »
Resort Council Approves Stacked Parking Code Changes To Help Downtown Redevelopment Projects
OCEAN CITY — After considerable debate, resort officials this week approved a proposed code amendment allowing for tandem, or stacked parking, with a valet system for some major downtown redevelopment projects including the proposed Margaritaville project.The Mayor and Council reviewed the changes Monday after the town’s planning commission in April held a public hearing on… Read more »
Ocean City Approves $156M Budget
OCEAN CITY — With little further discussion, the Mayor and Council on Monday approved on second reading the fiscal year 2023 budget with the property tax rate set at the constant yield.The proposed budget sets the property tax rate at the constant yield of .4526 per $100 of assessed value. The constant yield is the… Read more »
Ordinance To Allow Bulls At Inlet Lot
OCEAN CITY – One week after ironing out some details to green light the inaugural professional bull riding event in June, resort officials this week passed an emergency ordinance altering the town’s policy on non-domesticated animals on public property.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday an emergency ordinance that would amend a section… Read more »
Decatur Softball Beats Arundel, Advances
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team blanked visiting Arundel, 10-0, on Tuesday in the 3A-South Region II semifinals to advance in the state tournament.The Seahawks closed out the regular season with eight straight wins and last week beat Queen Anne’s in a tight one, 4-3, to win the Bayside Conference championship. Decatur earned the number-two… Read more »