Category: Top Stories

Room Tax Bill Concerns Owners

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OCEAN CITY – Resort business leaders this week were urged to rally against a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly which, if approved, would allow municipalities such as Ocean City to add its own tax on hotel and motel rooms rented exclusive of state and county taxes already collected.Carousel Hotel and Resort Managing Partner… Read more »

SHA Plans 50 Bridge Work

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OCEAN CITY – With spring approaching, it was that time of year again for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) to meet with the Mayor and City Council to give an update on several issues and projects.Present at the work session of the Mayor and City Council Tuesday afternoon to give the update was District… Read more »

Casual Designs Unveils Latest Collection

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BERLIN – An historic resort area furniture business known for providing homes old and new with attractive, quality furnishings for half a century is unveiling its latest collection this weekend with the grand opening of its “Tiki Chic” showrooms at its two locationsCasual Designs claims it “is more than just a furniture store, it represents… Read more »

Man With Knife Caught and Charged

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OCEAN CITY – A Seaford man arrested Monday now faces first-degree rape and assault charges following his actions taken against his ex-girlfriend earlier that day.Ocean City Police Department officers were dispatched to 12th Street and Baltimore Avenue Monday in response to a complaint from a woman who said she had just been sexually assaulted. According… Read more »

Ocean City’s GIS Is Progressing

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OCEAN CITY – As Ocean City continues to grow the need for information regarding everything from addresses to what utilities run through which properties grows as well. For this information and other types similar to it, Ocean City relies on its geographic information system (GIS).At the Mayor and City Council work session Tuesday, Karen Zera,… Read more »