OCEAN CITY – A resort committee this week agreed to seek help to draft a source reduction plan.After witnessing the success of the Surfrider Foundation’s “Strawless Summer” campaign – an initiative to reduce plastic straw consumption in Ocean City – Councilman Tony DeLuca, chairman for the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, told committee members… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Pocomoke River State Park will expand by 212 acres following acquisition of the former Nassawango Golf Course.Last week Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) request to use Program Open Space funding to purchase the former golf course for $1.8 million.“This acquisition will benefit Pocomoke… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the first summer season with the new median fence down a vast section of Coastal Highway in the midtown area now in the books, local officials believe the project has accomplished its early goals.The much-debated median fence project with enhanced lighting got underway last fall. The median fence is expected to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In closed session this week, the Ocean City Mayor and Council voted to begin the condemnation process for the World Gym property on the bayside at 67th Street in advance of the parcel being put up for auction.During a closed session on Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted to begin a process… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The potential threats associated with Hurricane Florence this week briefly halted a State Highway Administration (SHA) project to repair failing sections of concrete on the underside of the Route 50 Bridge, but the project is expected to resume next week.Earlier this week, SHA crews began repairing and replacing sections of failing concrete… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It appears there won’t be an Eagle’s Landing golf ball design when the water tower at 64th Street is repainted after town officials this week reviewed bids for the paint job, but not before a fairly intense debate about the process in general.Earlier this year, a divided Mayor and Council nixed the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the picture becoming clearer with the potential local impacts from Hurricane Florence, adjustments have been made to the OC BikeFest schedule this weekend including moving the ticketed concerts along with some of the larger vendors inside at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.All week, OC BikeFest promoters have been working closely… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Though Hurricane Florence appears to be making for a landfall farther south on the Eastern Seaboard, local officials are taking the threat of the potentially significant flooding the storm could bring seriously.Worcester County officials advised residents in low-lying areas to prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Florence, which is now expected to… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials agreed to explore a variety of options related to the controversial crabbing pier in the Whitetail Sanctuary neighborhood.On Saturday OPA’s board of directors voted unanimously to have General Manager John Bailey seek proposals for three options relating to the pier, which has been closed much of this… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., the Art League of Ocean City will bring a high-energy national touring stage show to Ocean City at the Performing Arts Center.Artrageous is an interactive art and music experience for all ages, combining the visual and performing arts with audience participation.Tickets range from $25-$35, and… Read more »