OCEAN CITY — Jolly Roger Amusement Parks is celebrating a new partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots at its inaugural Christmas in July Toy Drive on July 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parks will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in a donation station at the front of the park… Read more »
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Mandatory Bike Light Proposal Floated In OC
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Tony DeLuca introduced a new project to members of the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee last week that would require lights to be placed on both the front and back of bikes. “It’s a new project and I wanted to bounce it off of you,” he told the committee. DeLuca, committee liaison,… Read more »
OCPD Investigating Card Skimmers At Two Gas Stations
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City police is investigating at least two cases of theft involving credit and debit card skimmers at gas pumps in two locations, an investigation that extends outside the resort and beyond. Last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detectives began investigating recent reports of credit and debit card theft involving skimmers… Read more »
County Liquor Department Loss Estimated At $200K
OCEAN CITY — With little fanfare, Worcester’s beleaguered Department of Liquor Control quietly went away on July 1, save for one retail outlet still under county control in Pocomoke, and the final tally on the losses were not as bad as anticipated. Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City, on Monday gave the… Read more »
Traffic Flow Off Island At Peak Times Concerning
OCEAN CITY — With two major summer special events in the books including the O.C. Air Show and the Fourth of July, resort officials are hoping to coordinate with their state partners to improve the flow of traffic in and out of town with the meat of the summer still to come. During a meeting… Read more »
Police Calls For Service Jump In Ocean City In June
OCEAN CITY — A look at some of the statistics from June showed a significant spike in certain calls for service and municipal ordinance violations. During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented his monthly activity report for June, which showed considerable spikes in certain areas over the… Read more »
Officials Approve $52K Expense To Record Meetings
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for the installation of a video and audio recording system to be used during meetings of the Worcester County Commissioners. After a failed attempt last year, the commissioners agreed this week to spend $52,880 to purchase a high definition broadcast system to record meetings so they’ll be available… Read more »
Aerial Marketing Videos Approved For Worcester
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will soon be using 3-D animation and aerial videos to advertise commercial development opportunities. The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved an agreement with DB Film Production that will result in four 3-D animated aerial marketing videos featuring local properties. Merry Mears, the county’s economic development director, said the videos… Read more »
Artist Plans New Studio In Berlin
BERLIN – Main Street is expected to welcome a new art gallery this month. Artist Dana Helmuth is transforming the space formerly occupied by the Brooklyn Baking Barons, who are now cooking for the Burley Oak Brewers Café, into a gallery and studio. Christened Clear Light Studio, the space will highlight artistic styles not typically… Read more »
Education Foundation Presents To $28K To Schools
NEWARK – The Worcester County Education Foundation this week donated $38,000 to aid the school system with technology expenses. On Tuesday, Todd Ferrante, chairman of the Worcester County Education Foundation, presented a $38,000 check to the Worcester County Board of Education. The donation will provide funding for the purchase of laptop cases and covers as… Read more »