OCEAN CITY — Worcester County officials last month fired off a letter to the state Attorney General’s Office seeking an opinion on the mandates for fire sprinkler systems in new manufactured homes.For the last few years, fire sprinkler systems have been required in new stick-built or modular homes in Worcester, but it has remained uncertain… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite some misgivings about the price tags on some of the capital projects included, resort officials this week approved on first reading a future bond sale totaling nearly $49 million.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of general obligation municipal bonds… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The redevelopment of a downtown park took another major step forward this week after resort officials reviewed the final design and cost estimates.During Tuesday’s work session, the Ocean City Mayor and Council got a look at the final tweaks for the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex along the bayside between 3rd… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — As iconic as the ubiquitous T-shirts and apparel his family has sold for decades, local business owner and patriarch Lloyd Lewis passed away last Saturday at the age of 84.Lewis, who oversaw the family’s growing M.R. Ducks operations along the bay at Talbot Street, could typically be found on his Talbot Street… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Now less than two weeks away, OC BikeFest is officially a go after resort officials this week approved the final memorandum of understanding.In July, the Mayor and Council reviewed the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) with staff. The MOU outlines both the town’s responsibilities and those of the event’s promoter, OC JAMS…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Local sportfishing boat Last Call caught fire in the Inlet early last weekend, but all on board were safely removed.Around 5:15 a.m. last Sunday, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to the south jetty of the Ocean City Inlet for a reported boat fire. It was determined the burning boat had just… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Parkville, Md. man was charged with multiple counts of assault last weekend after allegedly attempting to suffocate his girlfriend in a downtown motel room.Last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a downtown motel for a reported domestic assault that had already occurred. Officers met with a female victim,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With significantly more offshore wind turbines planning offshore, the Ocean City Mayor and Council received a rather dire call to action from the city engineer and voted to renew the contract of the town’s government relations consultant.The last item on Tuesday’s work session agenda was a proposed contract renewal for government relations… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department is offering a clinic for pickleball beginners starting next week.Pickleball has quickly become of the most popular sports for the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, which is offering a clinic for beginners starting next Friday at Northside Park. Participants will learn how to serve, dink,… Read more »
BERLIN- For the first time in almost two years, the thrill of Friday Night Lights fall high school football returns this week when Decatur’s varsity team faces Bayside South rival Bennett at home in the season-opener for both teams.When the gates open for the Seahawks’ season-opener against Bennett on Friday, it will likely feel like… Read more »