OCEAN CITY – Resort officials continue to seek answers for the growing number of 911 hang ups taking place throughout town.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of July.Among the top 25 calls for service last month, Buzzuro said… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Historic District Commission approved a mixed-use building for Stevenson Lane this week.The commission on Wednesday voted 5-0 to approve plans for a mixed-use building, to include retail on the ground floor and apartments on the second and third floors, for 2 Stevenson Lane. Commission members praised the project design.“I’m really excited… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed a decision on a request for additional sewer capacity from Frontier Town.The commissioners voted unanimously to table a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) from Frontier Town until after they’ve hosted the Aug. 20 public hearing on newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations.“I’d like to go… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ed Joy, a resident of Chevy Chase, Md., is no stranger to the White Marlin Open.Each year since the its creation, he has participated in what is widely considered the largest and richest billfish tournament in the world.To boot, he is 93 years old.But Joy said he doesn’t let that stop him… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The small plane forced to make an emergency landing in the ocean last month suffered engine trouble about eight miles offshore and was attempting to get to the airport, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report released this week.Around 6:15 p.m. on July 16, a single-engine 1981 Cessna 172… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite rather ominous social media statements from the State Highway Administration (SHA) and the town of Ocean City, the Route 50 bridge is currently operational under its own power and can open and close on its normal schedule. Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, both the SHA and town of Ocean City social… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Hoping to take advantage of a red-hot offshore bite after a record-number of fish of all species and sizes were brought to the scale on day one, 335 boats chugged out to the canyons early Tuesday morning for day two of what is shaping up to be a remarkable 2019 White Marlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A rented pontoon boat capsized near the Route 50 bridge last Thursday sending all 15 passengers into the swirling water.Around 1 p.m. on Aug. 1, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) received a call for a capsized pontoon boat near the Route 50 Bridge. Connor Tressler, 19, of Dauphin, Pa., was one of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A rented pontoon boat capsized near the Route 50 Bridge Thursday sending all 15 passengers into the bay.Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) received a call for a capsized pontoon boat near the bridge. The boat was reportedly rated for 16 passengers and was carrying 15, all of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A review of the progress of the town’s Complete Streets initiative this week revealed wider sidewalks in some areas and the potential for beachfront bike racks in others.Last November, the Mayor and Council adopted a Complete Streets policy aimed at improving safety and ease of access for all users in the resort… Read more »