OCEAN CITY – An overview of how city staff and the Mayor and City Council addressed this year’s budget shortfall was presented this week.On Monday evening, City Manager David Recor presented the Town of Ocean City’s proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 in ordinance form on first reading.The budget was broken down into the… Read more »
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Woman Looks To Overcome Once Again At Benefit Walk
BERLIN — After years of taking baby steps on the long road to recovery from an inoperable brain tumor, a local woman, called a “medical miracle” by her doctors, is getting ready to take on a big 3.1-mile walk in New York City to increase awareness and raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society.In… Read more »
Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Wild Chase In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — An Eldersburg man was arrested on numerous charges this week including driving under the influence of alcohol after leading resort police on a chase through the midtown area before driving onto the sidewalk and attempting to flee on foot.Around 11:20 p.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police observed a vehicle being driven erratically… Read more »
Rescued Seal Released After Extensive Rehabilitation
BERLIN — On a slightly overcast morning, surrounded by a crowd of cheering fans, rescued harbor seal “Sodapop” was released into the ocean at Assateague Island Thursday.National Aquarium Animal Rescue Team leader Jennifer Dittmar was at hand for the release. It was a proud moment for her team, she said, because the rescues don’t always… Read more »
New Resort Pedestrian Campaign Begins
OCEAN CITY – On Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan represented Ocean City at the AAA summer travel press conference at the foot of the Bay Bridge to help kick off the Walk Smart Safety Campaign that features a crab lifeguard watching over Coastal Highway.“We will be there to kick off Memorial Day weekend with AAA to… Read more »
Excitement Surrounds Hooked’s Opening In OC
OCEAN CITY – Hooked has opened its doors in Ocean City, bringing its tradition of fresh, honest and local food to Maryland, but adding a twist to the new location with a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted cocktail list.Owners Steve Hagen and Kevin Frey started Indian River Seafood Company in 2010 and opened their first restaurant, Off the… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Ramadan Brothers Extradited One Week After Local Arrests; 300-Page Indictment Details Lengthy Conspiracy
OCEAN CITY — Two local business owners, indicted by a New York grand jury last week for enterprise corruption and money laundering, were extradited to New York Wednesday and were expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon.Last week, federal officials concluded an investigation into a vast multi-million dollar cigarette smuggling operation with raids on two locations… Read more »
New Traffic Signal Added At Route 113 Intersection
SNOW HILL — The long-awaited traffic signal at the dangerous intersection of Routes 113 and 12 near Snow Hill went live this week, ending years of consternation over the fatal crossroads.Since the intersection reopened in 2006 after a major reconstruction project by the State Highway Administration (SHA), there have been about 60 accidents reported at… Read more »
OC Center To Focus On Young Artists In June
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City, located within the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside, will be bringing a diverse young group of artists presenting contemporary themes and subject matter to the resort next month.The galleria, in keeping with the theme of bringing in a variety of artists,… Read more »
AGH, Memorial Fund Partner On Suicide Discussion
BERLIN — Atlantic General Hospital, in partnership with the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, is hosting a discussion about depression and youth suicide at the Ocean Pines library on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend.“We teach suicide prevention first aid,” said Kim Klump, whose fund operates the Worcester County Youth… Read more »