The weather forecast for October 14, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 24/07/2014
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Salisbury Seeking Five-District Voting System
SALISBURY — A plan to split Salisbury into five voting districts advanced out of work session this week despite opposition from a minority of the City Council. Opponents argued that the city is attempting to fix what isn’t broken, while supporters feel that Salisbury’s current two-district system isn’t a fair representation of all of the area’s diverse neighborhoods. Debate has been lively about re-districting in Salisbury for better than … READ MORE
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Voices From The Reader
Council Defended Editor: It is my belief that the Ocean City Council is doing a great job. They have created an inviting atmosphere and are doing their best to work to make our great town the best place possible for visitors, vacationers, home owners and business owners. I have found them to be completely accessible and only a phone call away when needed. I recently had a concern about … READ MORE
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered
BERLIN — Two Maryland residents were arrested on motor vehicle theft charges this week after it was learned the vehicle they were traveling in on Route 90 near Route 113 had been stolen in New York. Around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers stopped a 2005 Hyundai Elantra on Route 90 in the area of Route 113 after it had been determined the vehicle was stolen. The … READ MORE
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Island Horses Get Sick After Raiding Camps
ASSATEAGUE — At least two wild horses on Assateague became ill after raiding campsites and eating human food, further illustrating the importance of limiting interaction between humans and the wild animals on the barrier island. Ironically, just a week after Assateague officials posted a picture on their Facebook page about a wild horse named Chama Wingapo raiding a tent for food, the mare was one of two horses reported … READ MORE
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Salisbury On Track For Veterans Preference Program
SALISBURY — A small business and veteran-owned small business procurement preference program will likely see implementation in Salisbury following a successful review in work session this week. If adopted, the program could be a stepping stone for related initiatives in veteran hiring and minority business preferences. Under the suggested guidelines, the preference program would give what amounts to a slight score bonus to bids for service submitted by qualified … READ MORE
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People Changing Clothes At OC Comfort Stations Causing Problems
OCEAN CITY – City officials have recognized that long waits at Boardwalk restrooms during peak times are a result of people utilizing the stalls as makeshift changing rooms. During Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council legislative session, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Councilman Joe Mitrecic included in his report of last week’s commission meeting that staff suggested adding port-a-potties to the Boardwalk when expecting larger crowds in town, such … READ MORE
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We Remember Those We Have Lost
Ralph Johnson Jr. Ralph Johnson Jr. OCEAN CITY — Ralph Johnson Jr. 76 of Ocean City, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at AGH in Berlin. He was born Jan. 11, 1938 in Westover. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Johnson Sr. of Showell and Dorothy Dryden Johnson of Florida. Ralph graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin in 1957 and enlisted in the Army … READ MORE
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No Major Search Effort Needed For Vacant Post
The Town of Ocean City should not do another major search for its soon to be vacant director of Planning and Community Development. The city did that in 2012 after long-time department head Jesse Houston retired and the national search reportedly attracted dozens of qualified candidates. It was the right decision then to test the market to fill a long-tenured individual’s post. The process resulted in Matt Margotta being … READ MORE
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Ocean City Hotel Happy To Get Thelma Conner’s Portrait Back
OCEAN CITY — The stolen portrait of a beloved Ocean City hospitality matriarch was returned to its rightful place this week after it turned up in a room at a neighboring motel on Tuesday. Sometime early Sunday morning, a prankster, or likely pranksters, swiped a large portrait of Thelma Conner from its lofty perch alongside a portrait of her late husband Milton Conner above a staircase in the beachfront … READ MORE
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Gearing up for the White Marlin Open
Ocean City’s second name is “White Marlin Capital of the World” and we’re proud of it. It’s the most exciting fishing tournament of the year in our resort town, and arguably for the entire mid-Atlantic region. Boat crews up and down the East Coast are anticipating the start of the 41st White Marlin Open. Of course spectators, like us, can’t wait… hello Reel Inn orange crushes and afternoons at … READ MORE
