OCEAN CITY – Quiet Storm on the Boardwalk has become the largest surf shop in Maryland as it has tripled in size over the last few years to keep up with demand.In April of 2011, a ribbon cutting was held when Quiet Storm opened its doors at its new location on the Boardwalk at North… Read more »
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NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Emergency Officials Issue Storm Warnings, Information On Power Outages
OCEAN CITY — With conditions rapidly declining, state and local officials late Wednesday afternoon are reminding area residents and visitors to stay indoors if possible and use extreme caution and common sense if they must go out.The State Highway Administration (SHA) on Wednesday afternoon issued a few warnings and reminders about a major problem with… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Coast Guard Searching For Men Off Assateague
ASSATEAGUE — The Coast Guard late Wednesday afternoon continues to search for two men missing from a disabled fishing vessel 15 miles off the coast of Assateague after rescuing via helicopter a third man who was found in a life boat.Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Coast Guard Fifth District watchstanders received an emergency position indicating… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: OC Fire Dept. Embroiled In ‘Turmoil’; City Manager To Form Focus Groups; Employees’ Spouses Create Support Group
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — Armed with concerns over hostile workplace conditions for Ocean City career firefighter-paramedics and deteriorating morale, a group of more than a dozen spouses has been formed to provide support and promote an improved direction for the city’s first responders.The creation of the support group is the latest controversy to embroil the Ocean… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Cheerleaders Staying In Ocean City, Organizer Confirms
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — Although there is no contract in place, the organizers of the annual cheerleading events in Ocean City have confirmed their intentions to return to the resort in 2014.Concerns arose last week after an email circulated by Global JBS, a full-service firm that handles the destination management for the annual conventions, indicated the… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: OC Council Subcommittee Appointments Made; Ashley, Pillas Will Not Be Involved
OCEAN CITY – Individual appointments were made to serve on the newly re-established committees and commissions this week, but two City Council members have declined to be involved because they continue to feel all business should be conducted in front of the full Mayor and City Council.At last night’s meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan presented the… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Suicide Confirmed In Hospital Parking Lot
BERLIN — Worcester County Bureau of Investigations (WCBI) detectives last night investigated a reported suicide in the parking lot of Atlantic General Hospital.WCBI officials on Tuesday confirmed an unidentified individual allegedly committed suicide by a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in a vehicle in the parking lot at AGH around 9:30 p.m. on… Read more »
Finnegan’s Wake Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — At least one St. Patrick’s Day celebration is starting a week earlier this year in Ocean City with the area’s first-ever true Finnegan’s Wake planned for Saturday, March 9, at 5 p.m. in Seacrets Morley Hall.Finnegan’s Wake, a mock Irish funeral that notes the supposed passing of Tim Finnegan, is being sponsored… Read more »
Acting Salisbury Fire Chief Gets Support For Vacant Post
SALISBURY – Without an item scheduled regarding the Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) on the City Council’s Monday meeting agenda, the room was filled with fire and EMS personnel anxiously awaiting the appointment of a new leader and to voice their support for Acting Fire Chief Rick Hoppes to fill that role.In January of 2012, following… Read more »
Feds Rule Against Major Rule Change For Sharks
OCEAN CITY — The local fishing community breathed a collective sigh of relief this week when federal fisheries officials decided to drop a rather drastic rule change for sharks that could have effectively shut down a significant component of Ocean City’s multi-million dollar fishing industry.The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in November published a rather… Read more »