OCEAN CITY – The owner of the empty lots located between Old Pro Golf and World Gym on 67th Street has gotten the go-ahead to pursue construction from the Planning and Zoning Commission this week.Van Metre Companies owns the property, which is currently used as spare parking and is adjacent to Coastal Highway.The final site… Read more »
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Assateague Island Horse Killed By Deer Hunter
ASSATEAGUE – One of Assateague’s famed wild horses was killed last week, the apparent victim of a gunshot from a hunter on the barrier island.Assateague Island National Seashore Superintendent Trish Kicklighter this week announced one of the wild horses inhabiting the barrier island was shot and killed last weekend during a planned, two-day deer hunt…. Read more »
County To Seek Federal Help With Eroding Shoreline
WEST OCEAN CITY – A dramatic increase in erosion along the area formerly known as “stinky beach” has prompted the County Commissioners to seek assistance from the federal government.Buck Mann, managing agent of Harbor Lights Condominium, came before the commissioners Tuesday to brief them on a recent spike in erosion levels along the condominium’s bayside… Read more »
Agencies Seeking Missing Md. Teens
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and law enforcement agencies across Maryland this week continue to look for a pair of Montgomery County teens reported missing last week and were believed to have been heading to the resort area.The Maryland Center for Missing Children and the National Center for Missing and Exploited… Read more »
Minimum Wage Of $10 Per Hour Pitched
BERLIN – A potential increase in Maryland’s minimum wage from the current $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour by 2013 could have a devastating effect on small businesses around the state struggling to stay afloat in the current economy, according to the area’s representatives in Annapolis, who said this week they would not likely… Read more »
Alliance Proposes Opt Out Measure For LCB’s Future
SNOW HILL – The story of Worcester County’s embattled Liquor Control Board (LCB) continued Tuesday when a group of licensees proposed amending county rules to allow “opting out” of the current monopoly on wholesale liquor distribution.Representing the Worcester Alliance for Fair Markets (WAFM), attorney Joe Moore addressed the County Commissioners on behalf of the collection… Read more »
OC Rescue Boat Called A Major Need
OCEAN CITY – In need of a fire rescue boat, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) received approval from the Mayor and Council to move forward this week with acquisition of the vessel.According to OCFD Chief Chris Larmore, Ocean City contains 688 boat slips, 475 boat racks and 2,051 waterfront addresses. Within those addresses, 98… Read more »
Ocean City Inlet Lot System Upgrade Okayed
OCEAN CITY – The Inlet Parking Lot’s pay-to-park system is facing a makeover as it has become worn down over the years.The discussion during this week’s Mayor and Council meeting centered on which direction the Public Works Department should go in upgrading the current system or changing it all together.According to Assistant Public Works Director… Read more »
Council Inks Two-Year Contract For Visitors Guide
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council changed direction and compromised on a two-year contract with the Chamber of Commerce in producing the Sea for Yourself Visitor Guide.The 2011 Sea For Yourself Visitor Guide has been completed and is available. In the past, the guide has been a combined effort between the Town of… Read more »
Height To Decide If Kids Ride Free In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council clarified the town’s policy this week on whether children below a certain height should be allowed to ride for free on municipal buses.According to the Superintendent of Transportation, George Thornes, in the past the department has allowed children under the height of 42 inches to ride for… Read more »