OCEAN CITY- A veteran Ocean City charter fishing captain, who got into a scrap with Maryland Natural Resources Police last August over alleged illegal fish on board his boat reached a settlement agreement last week with federal fisheries officials resulting in a $20,000 fine as part of a compromise on the civil side of the… Read more »
Eagle’s Landing Shows Positive Numbers
OCEAN CITY –A report on Eagle’s Landing Golf Course revealed some positive numbers this week, and although a rate increase is in store for 2009, officials are anticipating a strong year for golf. Golf Pro Bob Croll joined the Recreation and Parks Committee this week to gain approval for a rate increase for 2009 and… Read more »
Coast Guard Responds To Multiple Groundings
OCEAN CITY- With high winds and rough surf caused by a winter storm late last week, navigation became treacherous in and around Ocean City resulting in the Coast Guard responding to two separate vessel grounding incidents in the Inlet area within 12 hours of each other.Around 8 p.m. last Thursday, Coast Guard watch-standers at Station… Read more »
Comfort Station Design Includes Performance Stage
OCEAN CITY- Plans for the replacement of the Caroline Street comfort station were presented this week, revealing an iconic building for the downtown area that will house not only green aspects, but also a performance stage that officials hope will be a focal point for the boardwalk.City Engineer Terry McGean and architect for the project… Read more »
On-Beach Movies, Family Olympics Among 2008 Proposals
OCEAN CITY –Ocean City will be seeing the addition of two summer beach activities in 2008, activities that aim to be both family and value oriented. The Mayor and City Council approved the concept and funding for a family movie night and a family beach Olympics night this week, activities that are to be held… Read more »
Friday, March 14 – Old OC Library is Left for the Birds
OCEAN CITY – The old Ocean City Library is sitting empty now, except for the unofficial residents, the sparrows that have been nesting in the rafters of the library’s portico for years.“They’re building their nests and they’re probably going to be laying eggs in a few weeks or so,” said library associate Meg Arnold, who… Read more »
Cops Nab Liquor Store Burglars
OCEAN CITY- Three Howard County people including two juveniles this week were charged in connection with a string of commercial burglaries at several businesses in Ocean City in early February.Max Malamphy, 20, of Ellicott City, along with two juveniles, was charged this week with three counts of burglary and nine counts of malicious destruction of… Read more »
Friday, March 14 – Council Stalls Early Opening Request for Hobbit
OCEAN CITY –Rivendell was a topic for discussion once again this week, and although decisions centered on the possibility of having The Hobbit Restaurant open earlier than scheduled, the City Council remained cautious about making any decision regarding the project that caused months of contention. Restaurant owner Tommy Heiderman approached the City Council this week… Read more »
Friday, March 14 – Performing Arts Center Pitched for Old Cannery Site
BERLIN – The old cannery in Berlin might become Worcester County’s first performing arts center, a supporter of the project told the Berlin Town Council Monday night.A non-profit committee to create that venue in northern Worcester County has identified Berlin as the ideal location for the 450-seat performing arts center, committee member Peck Miller informed… Read more »
OCVFC Plan Would Disband Paid Firefighters
OCEAN CITY –The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) responded to the Mayor and Council’s proposal this week, offering a counterproposal that would place the OCVFC in charge of all fire fighting responsibilities within the town. “The OCVFC has presented the Mayor and City Council with a plan that it believes resolves all the issues… Read more »