OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who stole multiple signs belonging to the resort from the downtown area back on Feb. 8.Surveillance footage of the area of Chicago Ave. between 3rd and 4th streets shows around 10:20 p.m. on Feb. 8, two unknown individuals… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Mallards Lose Heartbreaker In ESIAC Final
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team lost a heartbreaker last weekend in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tournament championship game, falling to visiting Delmarva Christian, 29-28, on a free throw by the Royals with just over one second remaining.The Mallards took on the Royals in front of a boisterous bipartisan crowd last… Read more »
Worcester Prep Students Cheer On Their Mallards
Beach Patrol Officer Honored For Saving Infant
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City Beach Patrol Sergeant who saved an infant from choking in Virginia Beach last summer during a lifeguard competition has been recognized with a national honor for his heroic efforts.Last August, OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon was officiating the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships in Virginia Beach when… Read more »
OC Gearing Up For St. Patrick’s Parade
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be glowing with green at the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches down Coastal Highway next weekend, on Saturday, March 14.Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, this Ocean City tradition has grown to become the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in… Read more »
Fundraising Effort Aims To Help Woman Tackle Her ‘Bucket List’
OCEAN CITY – Treatments are no longer doing it for a young woman battling Leukemia, as she has chosen to ride life out checking off her bucket list with a fundraiser scheduled this week to help support her adventures.Heather Byrd, who is turning 24 in April, was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2007 at the age… Read more »
‘Fair Deal’ Avoids Arbitration For Ocean City, Police Union; FOP Membership Ratifies Three-Year Contract
OCEAN CITY – A clean slate will remain between the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 (FOP) and the Town of Ocean City as a tentative agreement was accepted Wednesday afternoon that will avoid arbitration, which has never happened in the bargaining unit’s history.FOP President Shawn Jones confirmed as of 4 p.m. Wednesday the majority… Read more »
OC’s Al Berger Remembered As ‘Well-Respected Gentleman And Business Person In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City lost a treasure last weekend with the passing of Albert Berger, a former downtown retailer whose vast public service efforts extended to nearly every corner of the resort community.Berger, 97, passed away last Sunday at AGH, where he was a founding member of the hospital’s fundraising arm.For decades, Berger and… Read more »
Del. Company Seeks Vehicle Franchise Change To Allow Snowball Sales In OC
OCEAN CITY – The summertime tradition of snowballs could fill the vacant position as Ocean City’s ice cream truck franchise as officials were open this week to amending the code.Over the last month, the Mayor and City Council have been debating the definition of what is allowed to be sold on the city’s vehicle vending… Read more »
Ocean City Getting Ready For St. Patrick’s Parade, Festival Next Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be glowing with green at the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches down Coastal Highway next weekend, on Saturday, March 14.Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, this Ocean City tradition has grown to become the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in… Read more »