Posts Tagged ‘Ocean CIty’
Public Meeting on Ocean City Inlet Projects Set for Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting next week on future projects at the Ocean City Inlet. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch will discuss two concurrent efforts: a project…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Sets White Hake Fishing Record
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources say a Millsboro, Delaware man was responsible for catching a rare white hake off the coast of Ocean City. Brian Gay, an experienced angler was fishing for sea bass in roughly 280 feet deep water 50 miles off the coast in Poor Man’s Canyon when he felt a bite.…
Read MoreOCPD Warns Residents, Business Owners of Counterfeit Currency
The Ocean City Police Department is warning residents, business owners and employees to remain vigilant for counterfeit currency being circulated in and around Ocean City. Officers say in the past week they have received two reports of counterfeit currency, including several counterfeit 100 dollar bills.The bills are marked as play money with some having Chinese…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan, Mayor Meehan to Hold Summer Kickoff Ceremony in Ocean City
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will gather along the beach on Friday to hold a ceremonial kickoff to the Summer season. The ceremonial kickoff to Summer was formerly an event taking place annually more than seven decades ago. In 1946, Governor Harry O’Connor joined Mayor Daniel Trimper Jr. to start…
Read MoreSpecial Events Zone Underway in Ocean City
As of Tuesday, a Special Events Zone is in effect on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, all part of the 29th annual Cruisin’ OC event. The special zone, in effect on Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue (MD-528) started on Tuesday and will remain in effect through Sunday. Speeds will be reduced and violators will face…
Read MoreIsland to Island Half Marathon will Impact OC Traffic Saturday Morning
Expect traffic delays Saturday morning during the Island to Island Half Marathon and 5-K. The race begins at Assateague Island at 7am and runners will finish in the Inlet parking lot. Runners coming into Ocean City will travel east on Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry Kelley Bridge – turning…
Read MoreIce Cream Lovers Come out Winners in OC Dumsers Property Battle
Dumser’s Ice Cream at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk will stay right where it is. The Maryland Coast Dispatch reports that today/on Friday, Maryland’s highest court denied a petition by the city to hear an appeal over in the ownership battle of the property where the popular eatery sits – and puts…
Read MoreSpring Clean Up This Weekend in Ocean City
Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up! This annual occurrence allows residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.…
Read MoreFive New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested in Ocean City for Viral Animal Cruelty Video
Maryland State Police have arrested 31-year-old William Hunter Hardesty in Ocean City on animal cruelty charges in Florida. Hardesty, of Riva in Anne Arundel County was apprehended after 9 a.m. Friday morning at a hotel in the 12000 block of Ocean Gateway in Ocean City. Troopers say a concerned citizen said they believed he was…
Read MoreWestern Maryland Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Ocean City Assault
The Worcester County State’s Attorney says 40-year-old Max Arthur Schindler has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a 2018 assault in Ocean City. Schindler, of Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland was observed assaulting a female in the area of 12th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on June 3, 2018. Witnesses say he tackled a…
Read MoreOcean City Considers Changes to Parking System
The town of Ocean City is vowing to make changes to it’s “pay by plate” parking system, following complaints and criticisms from users. The system, which was introduced last summer is described by some as “too complicated.” Many visitors say they have gotten fines they did not expect because of it. One report says since…
Read MoreFire Seriously Damages Berlin Home
A Wednesday evening fire seriously damaged a home in Berlin. Authorities say the blaze took place around 10:30 p.m. at a home in the 12000 block of Snug Harbor. No one was home at the time of the fire and it is unclear what sparked the blaze. Ocean City and Ocean Pines fire crews assisted…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Chief Retiring
The town of Ocean City’s Fire Chief Chris Laramore will be retiring later this year after nearly twelve years with the department. Chief Laramore was hired for the position in 2008, when Ocean City combined it’s fire department. He became the first person to lead the department’s various divisions including the volunteer division and the…
Read MoreStyx to Headline Ocean City Jellyfish Festival This Summer
The Ocean City Jellyfish Festival has announced the headliner for this summer’s event. The 1970’s rock band Styx will preform at the festival, which runs from June 21 to June 23. Styx will perform alongside other bands and artists during the three day event. The band, which is from Chicago is known for hits like…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Theft and Forgery
A Berlin woman has been sentenced for embezzlement and other offenses. On Friday 51 year old Theresa Kolacz was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. She was convicted of theft over $100,000, embezzlement and forgery in December. Police were notified last May by officials at the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City…
Read MoreOcean City Man Arrested for Salisbury DUI
Maryland State Police have arrested and charged an Ocean City man for a DUI that took place Tuesday evening in Salisbury. 27-year-old Robert Hamilton was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, which caused him to crash into a light pole in the area of Route 50 and Civic Avenue in East Salisbury. Law enforcement…
Read MoreOcean Pines Chamber of Commerce Opposes Seismic Testing for Offshore Drilling
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce joins the Ocean City Mayor, City Council, the Fenwick Island Town Council, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and numerous environmental non-profits in their collective opposition to any form of seismic testing in our offshore waters. Ocean City Mayor, Rick Meehan, and the City Council recently put out…
Read MoreOcean City Mayor and City Council Host FREE New Year’s Day Concert
To kick off 2019, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the beautiful Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the free event. After a brief meet and greet with Ocean City elected officials and community partners, the 2019…
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UPDATED: No Ruling Yet in Ocean City Topless Ban Lawsuit
UPDATED 12-9-18 – Five women are hoping a federal judge in Baltimore will strike down Ocean City’s ordinance that prohibits women going topless in public in the resort. They were in US District Court in Baltimore Friday, however the Baltimore Sun reports the judge has not yet made a ruling – but will do so…
Read MoreOcean City Council Organizational Meeting Thursday Night
The Ocean City council will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday. The newly elected city officials – Mayor Rick Meehan and council members Matt James, Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack will be sworn into office. They will elect a council president and council secretary. The organizational meeting begins at 7:30pm at City Hall.
Read MoreIncumbents and Mark Paddack Win in Ocean City Municipal Election
OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONÂ – Rick Meehan will return to the mayor’s office with an easy victory over former city councilman Joe Hall Incumbents Matt James and Lloyd Martin will return to the city council and they will be joined for retired Ocean City Police Officer Mark Paddack. An organizational meeting will be held on…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Have Located Missing Salisbury Teen
UPDATED – SUNDAY – Just after 9:30 Sunday morning Michael Foskey was located unharmed by Worcester County Sheriff’s office in the area of Swordfish Dr Ocean City Md. After being transported to the MSP Salisbury Barrack, he was returned to his mother. ================================== A 15 year old from Salisbury, Michael Foskey, has been reported missing…
Read MoreOcean City Municipal Election Set for November 6
Ocean City voters will have 2 elections on November 6th – the General Election and the Ocean City Council election, which takes place in another room at the Convention Center. The filing deadline was last week. Three candidates have filed for the mayor’s race – Incumbent Rick Meehan, John Cryer and former city councilman Joe…
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