Posts Tagged ‘Ocean CIty’
Bridge Repairs to Resume over Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City, MD January 3rd
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will continue long-term repairs to the US 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge) over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City, Worcester County next week. Beginning Friday January 3rd, crews will work 24 hours a day on the machinery room areas of the drawspan, necessitating roadway, sidewalk, and marine…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Recycling in Worcester County & Ocean City
If you live in Worcester County – they are hosting the annual collection of Christmas Trees through January 31st. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and at the Homeowners Convenience Centers in Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill free of charge. Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Looking for Woman Wanted for Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property
In Ocean City, Maryland, police are looking for 35-year-old Lindsay Donophan who is wanted for 2nd Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, Harassment, Resisting Arrest, and 2nd Degree Escape. Donophan is 5’1 and 125 pounds. If you have information on Donophan’s whereabouts, call your local law enforcement agency. You can submit an anonymous crime tip…
Read MoreTuesday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Ocean City Municipal Election
Tuesday, October 15th is the final day that you can register to vote for the Ocean City municipal election on November 5th. You need to fill out and submit a Maryland Voter Registration Application from the Maryland Department of Elections website. This is ONLY for the Ocean City mayor and council election, which will be…
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Country Calling Festival Underway at the Ocean City Inlet
The first County Calling festival is underway on the beach and inlet parking lot in Ocean City today and Saturday. The festival is sold out – and is the second music festival in two weekends following last week’s Ocean’s Calling Festival. Like Ocean’s Calling – artist performances take place on three stages throughout the venue…
Read MoreMARYLAND/VIRGINIA Beaches Medical Waste Update
Ocean City Emergency Services is reopening the ocean for swimming and surfing. Emergency Services Director, Joe Theobald reports that after multiple high tides and several days of beach sweeping, medical waste is no longer being seen washing ashore. The source of the medical waste remains unknown and the City will continue to work in coordination…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC Investigating Medical Waste Washing Up on DE Beaches; Additional & Extended Closures at DE Beaches
UPDATED – 12:40pm – After surveying the beach this morning, the City of Rehoboth Beach has found two exposed syringes, that is syringes with hypodermic needles, along the beach. One was found north of Queen Street and the other near Pennsylvania Avenue. Several pieces of pill bottles and caps to medicine bottles also were found.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Beach Warning from Chincoteague to Fenwick Island & Dewey Beach for Medical Waste Washing Up on Beaches
UPDATED – 09/16/24 – Beach area closures in Maryland – Ocean City & Assateague State Park. In Delaware – Fenwick Island & Dewey Beach. Update on Virginia Closures from Assateague Island National Seashore: The Chincoteague Public Beach in the Virginia unit has been added to the Closure List. All Ocean Facing Beaches at Assateague Island…
Read MoreOcean City Councilman Enters Mayor’s Race to Challenge Incumbent Rick Meehan
Ocean City Councilman Peter Buas, elected in 2020, has officially filed for mayor against incumbent Rick Meehan, who has been mayor since 2006. Buas stated that Ocean City has grown, thrived, and endured thanks to the guidance and dedication of residents, businesses, town staff, and partners. He adds that Ocean City is ready for a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Ocean City Tram Services Suspended Until Further Notice Following Fatal Collision Involving 2-Year-Old Child
UPDATED 08/21/24: The Town of Ocean City, Maryland has suspended all boardwalk tram services until further notice following the fatal collision involving a 2-year-old child that occurred on Tuesday, August 20th. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, who expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the Town, says Ocean City is committed to supporting the family and ensuring that…
Read MoreAfter Record-Low 2023 Staffing, O.C.B.P. Bounces Back This Summer
Last summer the Ocean City Beach Patrol had the fewest number of stands ever on the beach in its history. OCBP Capt. Butch Arbin says the problem had been that the town’s pay was not competitive enough which led to a lifeguard shortage. During “Labor Day weekend last year we had 34 stands on the…
Read MoreWoman Falls from Jet Ski at Route 90 Bridge, Pulled from Bay in Cardiac Arrest
It’s Parking Season at Delmarva Beaches
Parking season is underway in some beach towns – and coming soon to the rest! Ocean City started the season off on April 1st where parking is free Monday through Thursday through May 23rd at the Inlet parking lot and on the street and municipal lots. But you must pay $3/hour at the inlet lot…
Read MoreUPDATED: Right Whale Slow Zone Extended off Ocean City Through May 11
UPDATED – 04/29/24 – A voluntary right whale slow zone is in effect through May 11th. On April 26th the Ocean City buoy detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean city. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the areas where right whales have been detected. Please…
Read MoreOcean City’s Spring Clean Up Rescheduled
Due to predicted inclement weather, the Ocean City Spring Clean Up originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd will now take place on Sunday, March 24th–from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision to reschedule has been made to ensure the safety and convenience of all residents and staff. Ocean City officials apologize for any inconvenience this…
Read MoreOcean City Irish Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday
The Ocean City St Patrick’s Day parade will step off at noon on Saturday and will move down Coastal Highway from 60th Street to 45th Street, where the Irish Festival (begins at 11am) takes place. The Delmarva Irish-American Club sponsors the parade – and is also offering a live stream for anyone who can’t be…
Read MoreBaltimore Ave Resurfacing Work Underway in Ocean City
Resurfacing work is going on on Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. Maryland State Highway Administration has crews working between North Division and 15th Street milling, paving and restriping Baltimore Avenue. Work will be done Monday through Thursday from 7am to 6pm and Friday 7am to noon. Expect single lane closures with flaggers. Work should be…
Read MoreOceans Calling Festival Entertainment Announced
Ocean City, MD Rejects Monetary Offer from US Wind to Silence Negative Comments to Offshore Wind Turbine Issue
Recently, US Wind, the company planning to build 940 tall wind turbines as close as 10.9 miles off the coast of Ocean City, has engaged in discussions with Delaware Resort Communities offering them Community Benefit Packages. The packages offer payments up to $2 million dollars to be dispersed to these communities over a 20-year period.…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Department’s Employment of Seasonal Police Officers Expected to End This Year
The long-standing tradition of the Ocean City Police Department employing Seasonal Police Officers is potentially closing at the end of the 2024 summer season. Thousands of law enforcement officials around the country began their careers as seasonal police officers. For years, it was one of the most sought-after summer careers and internship opportunities with colleges…
Read MoreRehab Work on Route 50 Bridge in OC Underway
Work has again begun on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Bridge into Ocean City. This is the continuation of long-term repairs in the eastbound lanes and sidewalk on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge. This project involves 24 hour work repairing the structural steel beams and replacing any connection plates that require it. The…
Read MoreTown of Ocean City Named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
As 2023 ends, the Town of Ocean City, Maryland has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Ocean City joins 506 communities nationwide in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes the Town of Ocean City’s commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources…
Read MoreMaryland Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A Lusby, Maryland man has been sentenced in Worcester County Circuit Court on a charge of sexual abuse of a minor. After a 2-day trial in July, 29 year old Alvin Redmon was found guilty – he was sentenced on December 15th to 25 years in prison – the maximum sentence allowed. Court records show…
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