OCEAN CITY – The stars of Ping-Pong Summer took the time this week to sit down and take in the scenery while they introduced themselves to the media.The conference was held at the Hilton with select cast and crew of the independent movie now being filmed in Ocean City.“I can’t tell you how proud we… Read more »
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Jeweler Wins Annual Berlin Award
BERLIN — Commended for more than 20 years of volunteerism and dedication to the town, Terri Sexton was named the recipient of the 47th Annual Berlin Award last Thursday.Sexton, who owns The Treasure Chest jewelry store, was singled out for the award this year for a lifetime of striving to improve Berlin.“It was a pleasure… Read more »
Boardwalk Skate Law Now Official
OCEAN CITY – Skateboarding is officially legal on Ocean City’s Boardwalk for transportation purposes following a Mayor and City Council meeting on Monday evening when the council voted to have the mayor pass the law as an emergency and he agreed.Last week, the council voted to draft an ordinance that would allow skateboarding, for transportation… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: City Hall Conversations Confirm Election Drawing Near
OCEAN CITY – With Election Day approaching in a month, discussions are heating up at City Hall, as City Council members and citizens alike continue to stir the political pot.Citizens For Ocean City spokesman Joe Groves approached the Mayor and City Council during the comments portion of Monday’s council meeting to speak in regards to… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Ping-Pong Summer Cast, Crew Discuss Movie
OCEAN CITY – The stars of Ping-Pong Summer took the time this week to sit down and take in the scenery while they introduced themselves to the media.The conference was held at the Hilton with select cast and crew of the independent movie now being filmed in Ocean City.“I can’t tell you how proud we… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Council President Files For Re-Election
OCEAN CITY — Council President Jim Hall marks his 25th year as an elected official in Ocean City this year, and he officially confirmed on Monday he is looking to extend his tenure.Jim Hall, council president since 2010, filed yesterday for another term at City Hall, bringing the total number of City Council candidates to… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: Businesswoman Wins Berlin Award
BERLIN — Commended for more than 20 years of volunteerism and dedication to the town, Terri Sexton was named the recipient of the 47th Annual Berlin Award last Thursday.Sexton, who owns The Treasure Chest jewelry store, was singled out for the award this year for a lifetime of striving to improve Berlin.“It was a pleasure… Read more »
NEW FOR FRIDAY: New Scooter Changes Take Effect Monday
OCEAN CITY — Among a bevy of new state laws set to take effect on Monday are vast changes to the rules and regulations regarding scooters and mopeds, increasingly popular forms of transportation in the resort area, but one significant element will be somewhat relaxed right from the get-go.Next Monday, Oct. 1, will be the… Read more »
Raw Sewage Leaks Into Wicomico River
SALISBURY — More than 100,000 gallons of sewage leaked into the Wicomico River this week but shouldn’t have much in the way of long-term impact, according to city officials.“It’s been a very finite area where it hit the surface,” said Public Works Director Teresa Gardner.According to Gardner, a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) at the Southside… Read more »
Boardwalk Skate Law Advances
OCEAN CITY – A law allowing skateboarding on the Boardwalk has been drafted and approved by the Mayor and City Council to come forward next week to receive final approval.On Tuesday, the Mayor and City Council voted to move a drafted ordinance to first reading that will allow skateboarding, for transportation purposes only, on Atlantic… Read more »