SNOW HILL — Interest in the ongoing dualization of Route 113 between Berlin and Snow Hill is still high with a steady stream of visitors starting early for Wednesday’s public information meeting.Concern over whether the intersection of Langmaid Road and Route 113 will get a stop light was common though many attendees said they were… Read more »
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OC Council Gets First Look At Proposed $151M Budget
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor presented his version of a balanced budget on Tuesday, kicking off what will be a week of budget meetings between staff and the Mayor and City Council.“I am pleased to present the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2015 Proposed Operating Budget for the Town of Ocean City, which totals… Read more »
Ocean City Recognizes Retiring Recreation Director
OCEAN CITY – On Tuesday afternoon, for the first time in 16 years, Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster sat in the audience of council chambers as a citizen enjoying the first day of his retirement from the Town of Ocean City.“I am standing here representing the Mayor and City Council, the city manager, all… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Amendments
FENWICK ISLAND – The Fenwick Island Town Council voted to approve two amendments to town codes last week regarding the location of the farmer’s market and a policy to have new construction anchor “fixed items.”Councilman William Weistling, who serves on the Charter and Ordinance Committee, returned an amendment to town code on second reading to… Read more »
Local Man Killed In Accident
BERLIN — A local man perished in a two-vehicle accident on Lewis Rd. in Berlin on Wednesday evening, but the driver and two young passengers in the other vehicle escaped with minor injuries.Around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision on Lewis Rd. near DiCarlo Lane in Berlin…. Read more »
OCDC Provides Annual Update To Mayor, Council
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) recapped its past year for the Mayor and Council this week and provided a look ahead to upcoming initiatives.OCDC President Bob Givarz and Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented OCDC’s Annual Report on Tuesday providing an update of its activities pertaining to its façade program, public art,… Read more »
New OC Mexican Restaurant’s Plans Okayed
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday voted to approve a site plan approval extension for an addition to be Sunsations on 92nd Street, approval of an addition of restrooms and outdoor seating at what will become Guido’s Burrito’s II and a five-year extension of the Sea Rocket location’s Conditional… Read more »
Fatal Accident On Route 50
BERLIN — A Berlin woman succumbed to injuries she received in a single-vehicle accident on Route 50 near Holly Grove Rd. in West Ocean City last Friday morning.Around 8:12 a.m. on Friday, Maryland State Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on eastbound Route 50 just west of Holly Grove Rd. The investigation revealed the vehicle,… Read more »
Beach Brawl Suspects Wanted After Missing Court Date
SNOW HILL — Two suspects found guilty in February for their roles in a melee on the beach in Ocean City now face much more trouble after failing to appear in court last week for proceedings related to their appeals and are now technically being considered escaped convicts.Two of the four suspects charged in the… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Summer Dates Approved For June 26-29
OCEAN CITY – It is official, the Dew Tour will be returning to Ocean City in its fourth year to be held June 26-29.This week Chris Prybylo of Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports Group, requested the Mayor and City Council approve the 2014 Dew Tour, June 26-29.The event is part of a professional… Read more »