ASSATEAGUE — For the second time this month, local, state and federal officials rendered safe unexploded military ordnance that washed ashore at the north end of Assateague Island.Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron-Emergency Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team based out of… Read more »
The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently installed its new officers for 2022-2023. Pictured left to right are Amy Bishop, Susan McHenry (treasurer), Roberta Taylor, Ann Runo (vice president), Kris Barron, Ginni Bonarrigo (secretary), Billie Terrones, Denise Becker, Nancy Arminger, and Bev Topfer (president). Past District Governor Lion Norman Cathell officially installed these new officers.
OCEAN CITY – A Seaford, Del., man was charged with first-degree assault last week after allegedly stomping his girlfriend in the head while she laid on the ground during a domestic dispute.Around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel at 25th Street for a reported assault that… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 9th annual Big Fish Classic tournament returns to the historic docks at Talbot Street this weekend with plenty of excitement buzzing.The Big Fish Classic returns for the ninth year this weekend at the pier on Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The tournament is a… Read more »
BERLIN – The local Maryland Coastal Bays Program this week learned it will be receiving grant funding from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for two significant climate resiliency projects in Worcester County.The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday the award of over $2 million in grants to 12 climate resiliency projects around… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Ridgley, Md. man, charged last month for attempted first-degree murder for his role in the stabbing of an 18-year-old during a triple-stabbing incident on the Boardwalk back on June 20, has now been charged in the stabbing of the other two victims.Shortly before midnight on June 20, Ocean City Police Department… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The reworking of the resort’s planning commission makeup continued this week with a recommendation for staggering terms from the mayor.During Tuesday’s work session, Mayor Rick Meehan put forth a recommendation to stagger the terms for the seven appointed members of the Planning Commission. The seven-member commission reviews site plans for project, makes… Read more »
BERLIN- It was a great run for the Berlin Little League Senior Division All-Star team, which last week won the Maryland state championship before bowing out of the East Region championship tournament on Monday.With the state championship in the books, the Berlin Little League Seniors advanced to the East Region championships in Bangor, Maine last… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It was a farewell and a welcoming of sorts on Tuesday when retiring Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Captain Elton “JR” Harmon was feted with a special ceremony at City Hall.Harmon will officially retire from the OCPD next week after 26 years, but his departure from the department only closes one chapter… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 49th White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun next weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 14th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.The ladies-only tournament gets underway next Thursday with registration and a… Read more »