OCEAN CITY – City officials this week approved the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest.On Tuesday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest Aug. 22-25. Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman told officials the event was a great fit for the resort.“Last year, we ran… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are in the process of hiring staff for the town’s new parking division.Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee Tuesday that the formation of a new parking division was well underway. With the council’s approval, officials have created new job descriptions and pay grading… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reports seasonal recruitment for the department remains “sluggish,” but noted there will be two more testing opportunities in the coming weeks.During Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro provided members with a report on the police department’s seasonal recruitment efforts. As of this… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines committee began its annual review of the proposed 2024-2025 budget this week.On Wednesday, General Manager John Viola presented members of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee with the coming year’s proposed spending plan, which reflects total revenues and operating expenses of $15,313,061, bulkhead replacement expenses of $1,117,212 and… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Five coastal towns are exploring a package from US Wind that could bring $10 million in financial benefits over a 20-year period.Late last week, US Wind formally presented the Delaware Association of Coastal Towns (ACT) with a package of community benefits for coastal residents. Five communities – Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials are celebrating the success of Fenwick Island’s 19th annual Fenwick Freeze.On New Year’s Day, the Town of Fenwick Island the Fenwick Island Beach Committee hosted its 19th annual Fenwick Freeze, a fundraiser to support the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol. Officials report the event attracted more than 100 people and raised… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials are celebrating the success of Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights.Following a six-week run, the 31st annual Winterfest of Lights concluded on Sunday. Officials say they will now begin reviewing data and attendance numbers that will help them prepare for next year.“Overall the event continues to be a successful undertaking for the… Read more »
BERLIN – Local hospital systems are reinstating masking policies following an increase in reported respiratory viruses.In recent days, both Atlantic General Hospital and Health System and TidalHealth have reinstituted masking policies. Officials say the change is in response to respiratory viruses circulating within the community.“Due to the rise in respiratory illnesses circulating in our region… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities in Fenwick Island is now law.At its most recent meeting, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities on second reading. The ordinance, officials say, follows state statutes and supports the community’s… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A restriping project will move forward in Fenwick Island.At its December meeting, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Straight Line to restripe the town’s streets. The decision comes more than a month after the council agreed to table the proposal in an effort to get more… Read more »