Ocean City News In Brief

OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Mayor and Council considered several issues large and small on their agenda last week. The following is a quick snapshot of some of the issues discussed and approvals gran...

Salisbury OKs New Travel Rules, Lower False Alarm Violation Fees

SALISBURY – Business items regarding council rules and regulations and false alarm fees returned to the Salisbury City Council this week after being postponed previously for more discussion. Whe...

Berlin Approves Stormwater Design Work

BERLIN -- The first steps toward stormwater infrastructure improvements in Berlin were taken this week when the Town Council approved just over $200,000 be given to EA Engineering for providing imperv...

Proposed Performing Arts Center’s Impact On Existing Conventions Weighed

OCEAN CITY -- The planned performing arts center addition to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center has some members of the business community concerned it could have an unfavorable impact if existing...

OC Councilman Recovering From Health Scare

OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Mitrecic is back to business while he is recovering from a heart attack at home and plans to be back in council chambers Monday. Mitrecic was released from the hospit...

Open Houses Of The Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Sunset Islan...

Finnegan’s Wake Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

OCEAN CITY -- At least one St. Patrick’s Day celebration is starting a week earlier this year in Ocean City with the area’s first-ever true Finnegan’s Wake planned for Saturday, Marc...

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Union Deals Reached Between Ocean City, Employees; Details Unclear Until Ratification

OCEAN CITY -- While all sides report tentative employee contract agreements are in place, union officials as well as Ocean City representatives were mum this week on the specifics. Negotiations over u...

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Proposed Performing Arts Center’s Impact On Existing Conventions Weighed

OCEAN CITY -- The planned performing arts center addition to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center has some members of the business community concerned it could have an unfavorable impact if existing...

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Local Indicted On Manslaughter Charge In Friend’s Death

OCEAN CITY -- A West Ocean City man, arrested on manslaughter and assault charges in late January, was formally indicted this week and is on track for an early June trial. Around 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 26,...