OCEAN CITY — Continuing an experience drain at the top levels of the Ocean City Police Department, longtime Captain Robert Bokinsky has accepted the position of police chief for the city of Pella, Iowa.Bokinsky is a 32-year law enforcement veteran with extensive experience in criminal investigation, patrol and administration. Prior to accepting the position in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In what appears to be a matter of miscommunication at best and negligence at worst, certain segments of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) took their lumps in the court of public opinion this week after the resignation of a longtime K-9 officer over the alleged mishandling of a needed operation for… Read more »
With former City Manager Dennis Dare’s chapter with the city officially closed now, it would seem logical for matters to start quieting down in Ocean City as the winter season begins. We learned this week that’s not going to happen anytime soon, as the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is embroiled in controversy.After hearing all… Read more »
The rumor mill is in full swing regarding the bands or potential bands who may be coming to Ocean City next June for the first-ever High-Tide Music Festival.Understandably so, the promoter is keeping details private, but it’s known at a recent Tourism Advisory Board meeting the name of the band Phish was floated as a… Read more »
Dec. 16: KC Bingo5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; rear of St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Dec. 17: Building Materials Sale8 a.m.-noon, Habitat for Humanity, Worcester Co., 301 E. Market St., Snow Hill. Building materials, appliances, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, fixtures and more. Half-off everything… Read more »
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 16: Christmas Party with Opposite Directions, 5-7 p.m.; DJ BK, 9 p.m. Every Thursday: Team Trivia With DJ Jeremy, 5-9 p.m.Charlie’s Bayside Restaurant 302-539-3526 Rte. 1 & Maryland Ave., Fenwick Island Saturday, Dec. 17: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on felony theft charges last week after a fingerprint identification connected him to the theft of a bicycle over two years ago.Around 1:30 a.m. on May 18, 2009, an OCPD officer responded to a residence on Old Wharf Rd. for a reported theft of a Trek… Read more »
BERLIN — Delmarva Power last week asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to authorize an adjustment in electric delivery rates to bolster the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain safe and reliable service, provide enhanced customer service technology and support the additional resources that were needed to restore service to customers after Hurricane Irene in August…. Read more »
SALISBURY — Salisbury officials this week announced the city has accepted nearly $38,000 in grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program.Four organizations in Salisbury will be the beneficiaries of the grants totaling $37,875. Diakonia, Inc., Village of Hope and Samaritan Ministries, Inc. will each receive $10,250… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department this week took delivery to two new fire trucks, replacing two pieces of apparatus that had each been in service for over 20 years.The Ocean City Fire Department this week took delivery of two KME Predator Engines including a 550-gallon water tanker, and a 50-gallon foam tank… Read more »