Ocean City Hosts Major Surf Event With Excellent Conditions

Ocean City Hosts Major Surf Event With Excellent Conditions

OCEAN CITY — Against the backdrop of a picture-perfect spring weather with big, glassy waves, Ocean City last week played host to the major Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) northeast regional championships last weekend.The ever-growing Delmarva ESA recently moved from the Mid-Atlantic District to the Northeast District, and as a result, Ocean City was tapped to… Read more »

Seasonal Worker Picture Continues To Evolve For Resort Area; Good News Comes From Dominican Republic With Visa Processing

Seasonal Worker Picture Continues To Evolve For Resort Area; Good News Comes From Dominican Republic With Visa Processing

OCEAN CITY – As seasonal workers continue to make their way into Ocean City, officials say staffing and seasonal housing shortages persist.Employers, industry leaders and resort officials say labor shortages continue to be felt as the summer season kicks off.While restrictions have eased on the J-1 visa summer work and travel program, Greater Ocean City… Read more »

County’s Grant Funding For Berlin Comes With Warning To Do Better Supporting Emergency Services

County’s Grant Funding For Berlin Comes With Warning To Do Better Supporting Emergency Services

SNOW HILL – Despite concerns about the level of funding the town is providing to its fire company, county officials agreed this week not to cut the Town of Berlin’s unrestricted grant.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to reverse last week’s decision to reduce Berlin’s annual grant for fiscal year 2022 by $115,000…. Read more »

State Board Issues Split Decision On Fenwick Hotel’s Outdoor Bar Variance; Commissioner Rules ‘Good Cause’ Burden For Alcohol Sales Not Met

State Board Issues Split Decision On Fenwick Hotel’s Outdoor Bar Variance; Commissioner Rules ‘Good Cause’ Burden For Alcohol Sales Not Met

FENWICK ISLAND – Nearly seven months after a contentious public hearing, the state’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner last week denied a local hotel owner’s variance request for an outdoor pool bar with live entertainment and external speakers.Last Friday, the Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC), headed by Commissioner John Cordrey, denied the… Read more »

Boardwalk Fight Leads To Man Hospitalized With Stab Wounds; Suspect Reports He Was Defending Friends

Boardwalk Fight Leads To Man Hospitalized With Stab Wounds; Suspect Reports He Was Defending Friends

OCEAN CITY — A local man is being held without bond on first-degree assault charges this week after allegedly stabbing a juvenile during a fight on the Boardwalk last weekend.Around 11 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the Boardwalk in the area of Wicomico Street for a reported stabbing. The… Read more »