Tourism officials continue discussions on workers

OCEAN CITY – The growing labor shortage with the rapidly approaching summer season was the subject of debate at the Tourism Commission this week. With “Help Wanted” signs continuing to shape the resort landscape as the summer season kicks off, many in the business world wonder if they will ever fill their needed positions. While… Continue reading “

Council, WMO reach Marlin Fest Event Agreement

Council, WMO reach Marlin Fest Event Agreement

OCEAN CITY – After tweaking some details regarding seller fees and benefits in kind, resort officials this week approved a memorandum of understanding with the White Marlin Open to host a Marlin Fest event in 3rd Street Park in connection with the tournament was not easy, but the mayor and the council on Tuesday ultimately … Continue reading “

Inlet Indian statue could be repaired

Inlet Indian statue could be repaired

OCEAN CITY – The Native American sculpture that has stood at Inlet Wächter for over four decades is decaying, but the artist who donated it to the city may return to revive it. The artist Peter Toth presented the Indian sculpture near the entrance to the city’s inlet parking lot … Continue reading “

“Everything we did last year is getting bigger and better this year.”

OCEAN CITY – One of the biggest takeaways from the city’s most recent meeting of the city’s special motorized events task force last Friday included the need for private companies to provide more security on their own properties. The Motorized Special Events Task Force reunited last Friday for the first time in several months, planning a series of … Continue reading “