OCEAN CITY — An Eldersburg man was arrested on numerous charges this week including driving under the influence of alcohol after leading resort police on a chase through the midtown area before driving onto the sidewalk and attempting to flee on foot.Around 11:20 p.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police observed a vehicle being driven erratically… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Rescued Seal Released After Extensive Rehabilitation
BERLIN — On a slightly overcast morning, surrounded by a crowd of cheering fans, rescued harbor seal “Sodapop” was released into the ocean at Assateague Island Thursday.National Aquarium Animal Rescue Team leader Jennifer Dittmar was at hand for the release. It was a proud moment for her team, she said, because the rescues don’t always… Read more »
New Resort Pedestrian Campaign Begins
OCEAN CITY – On Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan represented Ocean City at the AAA summer travel press conference at the foot of the Bay Bridge to help kick off the Walk Smart Safety Campaign that features a crab lifeguard watching over Coastal Highway.“We will be there to kick off Memorial Day weekend with AAA to… Read more »
Excitement Surrounds Hooked’s Opening In OC
OCEAN CITY – Hooked has opened its doors in Ocean City, bringing its tradition of fresh, honest and local food to Maryland, but adding a twist to the new location with a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted cocktail list.Owners Steve Hagen and Kevin Frey started Indian River Seafood Company in 2010 and opened their first restaurant, Off the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Board Of Education Schemed Bus Drivers Editor:When is a one-and-a-half percent raise not one-and-a-half precent? Answer: when the Worcester County Board of Education does the math.Recently, the Board of Education pulled a fast one on the Worcester County school bus contractors. Actually, they have been doing the same thing for the past five or six… Read more »
Parking Study Okay If Cost Reasonable
Paid parking is a divisive issue in Ocean City. It always has been and probably will be whenever the topic is discussed because its impacts are widespread.The latest confirmation comes with the Mayor and Council’s decision to add the Cale parking system to the south side of 146th Street, one of several new parts of… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City should have its new police chief in place sometime next month. Back in March, City Manager David Recor outlined a thorough process of interviewing candidates and reported the Mayor and Council should make their selection by the first of June. These things usually take longer than expected, but sources indicate the appointment will… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Open Fri, Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205NORTH OCEAN CITY Caine Woods 14107… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
The boys took part in their first wedding last weekend, and it was fairly uneventful — just as we hoped it would be.In the weeks leading up to their Aunt Jill’s wedding, we were fretting over how Beckett, 5, and Carson, 3, would handle being ring bearers. We were unsure if each kid would walk… Read more »
Annual Torch Run Set for Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The eastern portion of the 28th annual Maryland Torch Run featuring law enforcement officers from all over the state will take place next Monday, June 3, with the first leg on the Ocean City Boardwalk followed by a second leg through downtown Berlin.The statewide Torch Run Relay for the benefit of the Maryland… Read more »