OCEAN CITY — The public’s long fascination with great white sharks has reached a crescendo in recent weeks with the appearance of a massive 16-footer cruising along the coast including a pass by Assateague and Ocean City last weekend.OCEARCH Shark Trackers, a group of scientists dedicated to tagging and tracking sharks and researching their often… Read more »
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Convention Center’s New Bayfront Space Celebrated
OCEAN CITY – The curtains were drawn on the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s new ballroom and exhibit space last week as city officials and guests gathered to take in the space and its beautiful view.Last Thursday the Town of Ocean City celebrated the completion of the first phase of the convention center’s renovation project… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Great White Shark’s Online Track Captivating Many
OCEAN CITY — The public’s long fascination with great white sharks has reached a crescendo in recent weeks with the appearance of a massive 16-footer cruising along the coast including a pass by Assateague and Ocean City last weekend.OCEARCH Shark Trackers, a group of scientists dedicated to tagging and tracking sharks and researching their often… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Nightclub Cleared In $1M Civil Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY — A popular Ocean City nightclub this week was cleared in a $1 million civil lawsuit by a plaintiff who was brutally raped on a private parking area away from the establishment in 2008.After a two-week trial in U.S. District Court ended on Monday, a federal jury found in favor of Seacrets in… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Berlin Looks Past Objections, Approves Stormwater Utility Fees
BERLIN — A last-minute pushback from town residents, businesses and non-profits worried about annual fees did not halt the Berlin Mayor and Council’s decision to establish a new stormwater utility department. During last night’s public hearing, people in the town were not unanimously against the idea, however, with some encouraging and praising the council for… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: UPDATE Homicide Investigation Reportedly Underway
OCEAN CITY — Although no official confirmation has been received, multiple sources close to the ongoing investigation are confirming today authorities now believe a local man’s death on Saturday was the result of a homicide.Over the weekend, the Ocean City Police Department announced it was investigating an unattended death after a local man was found… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: OC Convention Center’s New Space Celebrated
OCEAN CITY – The curtains were drawn on the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s new ballroom and exhibit space last week as city officials and guests gathered to take in the space and its beautiful view.Last Thursday the Town of Ocean City celebrated the completion of the first phase of the convention center’s renovation project… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: OCPD Investigating Unattended Death Near Downtown Bar
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is investigating an unattended death after a local man was found unresponsive outside a downtown bar early Saturday morning and was later declared deceased at Atlantic General Hospital.Around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, police and paramedics responded to the area of Somerset Street in reference to a male… Read more »
Salisbury Weighs Capital Projects
SALISBURY — Discussion on the direction of Salisbury’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) continued this week with the City Council touching on department vehicle replacement and maintenance schedules, potential building activity, the status of the Poplar Hill Mansion, and where the city stands with the possibility of a stormwater utility and in developing a Watershed… Read more »
Resort Employee Thanks Officials For Leadership
OCEAN CITY – Gregory DeMarco, a city parks employee and a representative of the Ocean City Employee Coalition, came before the Mayor and City Council to thank those who led get the community through what he called “dark times”.“The former council majority governed against the will of the people and the citizens constantly voiced their… Read more »