OCEAN CITY — One week after a headline act of the 2011 Ocean City Air Show became jeopardized, organizers this week announced a B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover had been added to this year’s line-up.Air Show organizer Bryan Lilley said the Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber will do a flyover at the 2011 Ocean City… Read more »
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Beach Patrol Makes Early Rescues
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — A potential early season tragedy was averted this week when two off-duty and two on-duty Ocean City Beach Patrol officers helped pull a swimmer in distress from the ocean in the 28th Street area on Wednesday afternoon.Shortly after 4 p.m., two off-duty Beach Patrol officers were surfing in the area of 28th… Read more »
Booking Snafu Causes Michaels To Miss Sunfest
OCEAN CITY – Special event organizers face a challenge this week as only months away from Ocean City’s famous event, Sunfest, its prime performer Bret Michaels re-scheduled for next year.The city announced this week that Michaels will not be performing at this fall’s Sunfest due to a scheduling conflict. Michael’s performance was scheduled for Sept…. Read more »
Commissioners Debate Solid Waste Fee Increases
SNOW HILL — It may soon cost more to dump trash and other materials at the Worcester County landfill and its satellite transfer stations, as county officials continue to wrestle with declining revenues and growing expenses at the facilities.The County Commissioners this week got a look at a list of recommendations for reconciling Worcester’s solid… Read more »
Proposed Bay Bridge Toll Hikes Worry Officials
OCEAN CITY — Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) board members last week announced a proposal to double the tolls on the Bay Bridge this fall and triple the rates by 2013, causing a gamut of emotions for some Eastern Shore lawmakers from concern to outrage.MTA board members met last week in a work session regarding possible… Read more »
County Orders Property Owner To Clear Debris
SNOW HILL — A Worcester property owner this week got no relief from a county-ordered nuisance abatement for a demolished building at an intersection in Bishopville, despite efforts to work with local fire departments on a possible controlled burn of the former structure.Worcester County property owner James Bergey, Jr. recently asked for a five-week extension… Read more »
Ocean City Approves Fire Boat, New Two Trucks
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department received approval this week from the Ocean City Mayor and Council to purchase two new fire engines and a fire rescue boat.On Monday evening, Fire Chief Chris Larmore presented the council with a package that requested the approval of a fire apparatus replacement schedule, bid award for… Read more »
Pedestrian Injured In Collision On Coastal Highway
OCEAN CITY — The first pedestrian-vehicle collision of the young season took place this week when an 89-year-old woman was struck by a car on Coastal Highway in the 97th Street area, reinforcing the common sense message about pedestrians and vehicles sharing the busy highway.Around 3 p.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to 97th… Read more »
Resort Businesses Claim Honors In Annual Campaign
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s hospitality industry was once again well represented in the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s (RAM) 57th Annual “Stars of the Industry” awards with several local businesses bringing home many of the top honors at the annual gala.RAM hosted its 57th McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” gala this week in… Read more »
Resort Officially Selected To Host Komen 2012 Race
OCEAN CITY – On April 22, 2012 Susan G. Komen will be holding its Race for the Cure for the first time in Ocean City.During a press conference on Tuesday morning, Komen officials and Mayor Rick Meehan expressed their excitement in having the event held here in town.Susan G. Komen of Maryland Executive Director and… Read more »