Bethany Hooper

Maryland

Reporter at Maryland Coast Dispatch

Freelance Writer at Dayton Business Journal

Reporter for The Dispatch | Freelance writer for the Dayton Business Journal

Articles

Bids sought for proposed airport taxiway relocation

6 days ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

The Town of Ocean City will begin seeking bids for a taxiway relocation at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. On April 29, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to solicit bids for the relocation of a taxiway at the municipal airport. Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico said the solicitation would begin May 9. “It’s pretty straightforward …,” he said.
New OC museum features artifacts, photos, exhibits

6 days ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

Museum staff, city officials and community leaders gathered last Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Museum of Ocean City. Located at the corner of Dorchester Street and Baltimore Avenue, the Museum of Ocean City officially opened to the public May 1. In celebration of the museum’s completion, officials convened last Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
State provides resort spring project update

6 days ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

Updates on the Route 90 dualization and other local transportation projects highlighted a Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) presentation last week. On April 29, SHA District Engineer Mark Crampton provided the Ocean City Council with a spring update on various transportation projects. As city officials continue to stress the importance of dualizing the Route 90 corridor, Crampton said last week that the next phase of the project would begin next July.
State provides resort spring project update

1 week ago | oceancitytoday.com | Bethany Hooper

Updates on the Route 90 dualization and other local transportation projects highlighted a Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) presentation last week. On April 29, SHA District Engineer Mark Crampton provided the Ocean City Council with a spring update on various transportation projects. As city officials continue to stress the importance of dualizing the Route 90 corridor, Crampton said last week that the next phase of the project would begin next July.
Bids sought for proposed airport taxiway relocation

1 week ago | oceancitytoday.com | Bethany Hooper

The Town of Ocean City will begin seeking bids for a taxiway relocation at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. On April 29, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to solicit bids for the relocation of a taxiway at the municipal airport. Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico said the solicitation would begin May 9. “It’s pretty straightforward …,” he said.
OCDC airs concerns with new sign designs

1 week ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

Staff fielded complaints on color schemes and displays this week as they presented an update on the city’s Boardwalk signage master plan. As a consultant continues to develop a master plan for consolidating and revamping Boardwalk signage, Planning and Community Development Director George Bendler came before the Ocean City Council on Tuesday with an update on its progress.
Lane closures on Route 50 bridge likely for summer

1 week ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reports lane closures will continue on the Route 50 bridge through next summer. While work on the signals and machinery room are now complete, SHA spokesperson Danny Allman said motorists can expect lane closures to continue on the Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge through June 2026 as the agency begins concrete work.
OC Bikefest likely to see operator changes

1 week ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

With the current promoter of OC Bikefest in default, city officials have agreed to hear a proposal from a new operator, which is seeking to host the event in 2025 and 2026. During Tuesday’s work session, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Ocean City Council with a recommendation to have Kickin Events share its plan for taking over Bikefest in the coming years. While the city has a three-year contract with the event’s current promoter, OC Jams LLC, he said that company was now in default.
OC Council considers law against sleeping in public

1 week ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

Citing the need to protect the safety and accessibility of citizens, the Ocean City Council on Tuesday agreed to move forward with a new law to address sleeping and storing personal property in public places. The ordinance, City Solicitor Heather Stansbury told officials, would strike a balance that protects residents and visitors while allowing public places to remain open.
Boardwalk bike racks added as new means of dedication

1 week ago | octodaydispatch.com | Bethany Hooper

The Town of Ocean City will begin a new Boardwalk dedication program. On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council approved the creation of a new bike rack dedication program. Modeled after the successful Boardwalk bench dedication program, officials say citizens will be able to dedicate a Boardwalk bike rack for a $2,500 fee. “It’s cost neutral to the town,” City Manager Terry McGean said. Currently, the city offers a dedication program in which plaques honoring loved ones are installed on Boardwalk benches.