OCEAN CITY — A $1 million lawsuit filed against the Ocean City Mayor and Council by the family of a woman who was found deceased and buried on the beach four years ago was dismissed with prejudice this week.The suit was filed in 2019 by the decedent’s mother, Gayla Lutyk, through her attorneys and named… Read more »
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Contractor Falls From Ladder, Lands In Dumpster
OCEAN CITY — In a “chaotic” incident last Saturday, a contractor working on a building at 8th Street fell from a ladder, made contact with a power line and fell into a dumpster roughly three stories below.Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) responded to a reported long fall from a… Read more »
Ocean City Ramps Up ‘Cicada-Free Zone’ Marketing Campaign
OCEAN CITY — With the cicadas of Brood X starting to emerge in force across much of the eastern half of the U.S. this week, Ocean City is ramping up it’s Cicada-Free Zone marketing campaign.The last time periodical cicadas of Brood X emerged 17 years ago, the Town of Ocean City, in cooperation with its… Read more »
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 »
Berlin Looking To Bring July 3 Fireworks Back
BERLIN – Town officials are expected to finalize plans for a July fireworks show at Heron Park next week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council will discuss plans for the town’s annual fireworks show. Though there was a proposal to hold the event at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex, officials are now recommending Heron Park as… Read more »
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
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
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
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 »
Ocean City Looks To Reduce Fees To Help Ailing Cab Industry
OCEAN CITY – An effort to reduce certain fees associated with Ocean City’s taxi cab medallion system will move forward to the full Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council to lower medallion… Read more »