OCEAN CITY – After a marathon public hearing this week, resort planners agreed to forward a recommendation to the Mayor and Council allowing for Delmarva Power to develop a battery energy storage system on one of two north-end parcels.It’s complicated, but in layman’s terms, a battery energy storage system, or BESS, would be a fallback… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) was one of many from around the state to deploy in Baltimore on Wednesday to allow the city’s fire department to mourn the loss of three of their own.For the first time in the 225-year history of the Baltimore City Fire Department, the entire BCFD went… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Parking concerns sent the developers of a proposed luxury resort and spa back to the drawing board last week after the appeals board denied a request for a waiver of some spaces on the planned redevelopment.Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing the developer Effie’s Beach, LLC and Sarantis Properties, explained the history of the site… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Satisfied with some of the conditions recommended by staff and some changes to the design proffered by the developer, resort planners on Tuesday moved the proposed Margaritaville Hotel and Resort complex to the next step.In August, the Planning Commission reviewed conceptual plans for the proposed Margaritaville Hotel and Resort, which, if approved,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Last weekend’s major snowstorm forced state and local public works crews to think outside the box with their efforts to clear the resort’s roads.The storm began late last Friday and continued through much of the day on Saturday. By the time the last flake fell, the resorts streets were buried under at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – For the second time in roughly six months, a private-sector telecommunications company has filed suit against Ocean City’s denial of the installation of small-cell towers in residential communities, and for the second time the town has filed a motion to dismiss the case.In July, private-sector wireless communications company Crown Castle filed a… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team took care of business in a relatively close one against Kent Island last week, beating the Buccaneers, 49-24.The Seahawks took a loss at 106 by forfeit, and suffered losses at 113, 120 and 126 before getting on track. Coby Drummond got Decatur on the board with a win… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With the throes of winter in full force, migrating seals are starting to make their first appearances on the beaches in and around the resort area as they always do, but residents and visitors are advised to keep a safe distance from the intrepid guests.Each winter, migrating seals of various species and sizes… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team routed county rival Snow Hill, 52-25, last week to remain unbeaten on the season.The Decatur girls got out to a big early lead against the Eagles and never looked back on their way to the 52-25 win. With the win, the Seahawks improved to a perfect 9-0… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department has joined an elite group of youth sports organizations from around the world with a designation of “Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider.”The designation announced recently comes from the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS), founded by former Ocean City resident Fred Engh. After a… Read more »