BERLIN – Support from more than 1,000 donors generated $164,879 in funding for 80 Lower Shore nonprofits during the third annual “Shore Gives More” campaign.The online campaign, hosted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES), was held on Giving Tuesday, the post-Thanksgiving online giving movement that has gained international attention. CFES provides an… Read more »
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Assateague State Park’s Campground Improvement Project ‘On Hold’
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – A campground improvement project at Assateague State Park has been postponed until next fall.This week, park officials announced that the start of a two-phase project to relocate campground roads and fortify sand dunes will not take place this fall as planned. Instead, the project’s start date has been rescheduled to October of… Read more »
OC Mayor Working With Aquarium On Marine Animal Rescue Facility Concept
OCEAN CITY — While the future of Ocean City’s eventual model block remains uncertain, Mayor Rick Meehan has been working behind the scenes on a potential project that could separate the downtown area from other resort areas.For several years, the town has been working closely with the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) to acquire property… Read more »
OC Storm Drain System Needs Significant Cleanout
OCEAN CITY — After major flooding along sections of Coastal Highway in September, it was discovered many of the storm water catch basins that drain water off the roadway were clogged with years of sand and other materials.During the annual fall update meeting with State Highway Administration (SHA) officials on Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal… Read more »
2017 White Marlin Open Winnings To Be Distributed; Polygraph Concerns Alleviated
OCEAN CITY — Two months after the conclusion of the 2017 White Marlin Open (WMO), tournament officials on Tuesday announced all of winners have passed their polygraph exams and are eligible for the prize money in their respective categories.Per tournament rules, any angler who wins $50,000 or more in any category is subject to a… Read more »
Pedestrian In Fatality Identified As Local; Man In Stable Condition After Different Accident Same Night
OCEAN CITY — In two separate incidents a little less than two hours apart last weekend, an Ocean City man was killed after dashing in front of a police cruiser on Coastal Highway and a Walkersville, Md. man was struck while crossing the highway in a different area but has been moved from critical to… Read more »
UPDATE: OC Will Not Enforce Deadlines; With Motion To Stay Denied This Week, Boardwalk Building’s Fate Hinges On Appeal
UPDATE: Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan confirmed Thursday afternoon the town does not intend on enforcing these deadlines reported on below due to the ongoing court matter. Meehan said the town will let the process play out and not enforce any changes to the property while the court considers the appeal.“The family has the right to… Read more »
UPDATE: H2Oi Promoter Postpones Event, But Police Still Expect Busy Weekend
OCEAN CITY — There will not be a formal H2O International (H2Oi) car show in Ocean City this month as planned, but there will still likely be thousands of vehicles in the area.H2Oi officials announced on their website the fall 2017 event has been postponed over venue issues and other logistical problems. The official H2Oi… Read more »
Race Events’ Renewal Sparks Debate About Impact On Police
OCEAN CITY — The seemingly innocuous approval of two popular special events this week turned into a larger, often tense, debate about the town’s commitment to rebranding its image and the morale of its police force.Included on the Mayor and Council’s consent agenda on Monday was a request to renew date holds on the Island… Read more »
Planned ‘Paintball Manhunt’ Leads To Online Petition From Little People Of America; One Participant Grateful For Opportunity To Perform
WHALEYVILLE – The Oasis Bar ‘N’ Grill in Whaleyville still plans to host a “Midget Paintball Manhunt” despite an online petition and backlash from those calling for it to be cancelled.Last year, Oasis owner Bob Riccio cancelled and apologized for similar events featuring little people and the use of the word “midget” during an annual,… Read more »