BERLIN – Diptheria. Measles. Pertussis.All diseases that can kill. And all diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.The promise of immunity though, isn’t always enough to convince parents to vaccinate their children. As the recent measles outbreak in California illustrates, there are parents who, for a variety of reasons, are opting not to follow traditional… Read more »
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Opponents Rally For Offshore Drilling Meeting
OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the public comment period and a public meeting scheduled in Annapolis next week on the federal government’s proposed lease of a vast area off the mid-Atlantic coast for offshore oil and natural gas drilling, environmental groups were lining up the troops in opposition this week.As part of… Read more »
Ocean City Proposes New Formula To Increase County Grants; Proposed MOU Outlines Resort’s Tax Setoff Goals
SNOW HILL – In lieu of the traditional grant request, Ocean City leaders this week presented plans for a new funding formula that would gradually increase the level of funding the resort receives from Worcester County.As an alternative to a tax differential, Ocean City officials asked the Worcester County Commissioners this week to consider a… Read more »
Beach Patrol Officer Honored For Saving Infant
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City Beach Patrol Sergeant who saved an infant from choking in Virginia Beach last summer during a lifeguard competition has been recognized with a national honor for his heroic efforts.Last August, OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon was officiating the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships in Virginia Beach when… Read more »
Gannett Appeals Ruling For OC In Drowning Victim Name Case
SNOW HILL — A media company’s suit against the Town of Ocean City over the release of the name of a teenage drowning victim was formally closed in favor of the resort last week, but an appeal was quickly filed in the case.In January, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge opined Ocean City and the… Read more »
Shore Mayors Support Property Tax Fairness Bill
OCEAN CITY — The mayors of the Lower Shore’s two most well-known municipalities rallied this week in support of a House bill in the General Assembly that would address the decades-old issue of tax differential.House Bill 690, called the Property Tax Fairness Act of 2015, would alter the formula by which counties in Maryland pay… Read more »
‘Fair Deal’ Avoids Arbitration Over Union Contract; FOP Ratifies Three-Year Accord
OCEAN CITY – A clean slate will remain between the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 (FOP) and the Town of Ocean City as a tentative agreement was accepted Wednesday afternoon that will avoid arbitration, which has never happened in the bargaining unit’s history.FOP President Shawn Jones confirmed as of 4 p.m. Wednesday the majority… Read more »
Surf Club Interest Exceeds Hopes In First Year; Goal Of $10K In Student Scholarships Set
OCEAN CITY – A year after the launch of the Ocean City Surf Club (OCSC), members are overwhelmed with the response from the local communities in driving the non-profit’s success.The OCSC was formed to celebrate the heritage and future of the ocean community. Firmly rooted in the rich surf history of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia,… Read more »
Pines Board Holds Off Charity Refund Decision
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors agreed to delay a decision on refunding a local charity until a management task force weighs in on the community’s amenity use policy.Although Director Marty Clarke introduced a motion to refund Star Charities the $450 it was charged to use the Ocean Pines Community Center, the… Read more »
Beach Patrol Officer Honored For Saving Infant
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City Beach Patrol Sergeant who saved an infant from choking in Virginia Beach last summer during a lifeguard competition has been recognized with a national honor for his heroic efforts.Last August, OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon was officiating the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships in Virginia Beach when… Read more »