OCEAN CITY – The new Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) headquarters’ preliminary design was presented on Tuesday afternoon with Mayor and Council requesting a few minor tweaks before approval.The new OCBP home was presented as a three-story building with the entrance facing the corner of Talbot Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The building represents a traditional… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A three-alarm fire at a landmark church rectory building is currently being investigated in Ocean City, while area residents mourn the loss of a pillar in their religious community.Although authorities continue to probe the blaze and its cause, early indications are foul play was involved and that one of the individuals who died is responsible for the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A cold stunned green sea turtle that was transported from Ocean City to the Baltimore National Aquarium this week is recovering but still vulnerable.“He isn’t completely out of the woods yet,” said Jennifer Dittmar, manager of the National Aquarium Animal Rescue team. “We consider him to be in critical condition. But he… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A formal Veterans Hiring Policy was approved by the Mayor and City Council that will place a veteran or spouse of a disabled veteran at the top of a qualified applicant pool. A couple of weeks ago, Human Resources Director Wayne Evans brought a potential Veterans Hiring Policy before the Mayor and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The second annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell Run is set for next Sunday, Dec. 8 at Northside Park in Ocean City. The event takes place at Winterfest of Lights in Northside Park on 125th Street. The race takes runners through an animated course of dazzling lights and spectacular holiday displays. Participants… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — For the second time in a month, another vessel has been grounded on Assateague Island. This time it was a 26-foot sail boat that came ashore in the early morning hours Monday.The ship, which had New York registration and was captained by Joseph “Buck” Yates, hit the beach around 4 a.m. Monday… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the person of interest identified in connection with a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian on Route 611 last Saturday evening was a 92-year-old Berlin woman who contacted police about the collision on Monday. Around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – City Council members voiced concerns over the current replacement of utility poles on Coastal Highway this week, asking Delmarva Power Senior Public Affairs Specialist Jim Smith to come before the council to address a few issues. “I don’t know if any of you have taken notice of these poles that Delmarva Power… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The congregation of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City recently held a Sunday luncheon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Elsworth Wheatley as Minister of Music. Church Pastor Reverend Gregg Knepp, commended Elsworth for the quality of his service to the church and presented a gift of appreciation from the congregation…. Read more »
Every Saturday & Sunday Through-Nov. 24: Soups On 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation’s Huey Veterans Memorial restoration and future maintenance. Enjoy a cup of soup, dessert and view the memorial. Suggested donation: $5. For more information, 410-726-7207 or 410-641-6888.Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional,… Read more »