Anna O’Neil of Diakonia receives a $500 donation from Mike Morton, past president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City, in support of Diakonia’s programs.
OCEAN CITY — A local girl lost her life Saturday evening after getting swept away by a wave while swimming with friends in shallow waters near the Inlet.Around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Ocean City Fire Department and Beach Patrol rescue swimmers responded to the beach at the Inlet after Ocean City Communications received a call… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Two New York residents were arrested on theft charges last week after allegedly carrying out a gift card scheme at several resort area businesses totaling thousands of dollars in August.On Aug. 28, the Ocean City Police Department’s Investigation Division Major Crimes Unit began investigating a series of suspicious purchases that had been… Read more »
BERLIN – Citing a lack of support from county government, Bill Badger resigned from his position as economic development director for Worcester County last week.Badger, who was hired as the county’s economic development director in November 2011, submitted his resignation Sept. 1. He said this week the decision came after the county failed to back… Read more »
BERLIN — The new school year’s first day got off to a shaky start for some this week when a Worcester County school bus carrying 38 students was rear-ended by another vehicle during the afternoon commute on Route 589 near Ocean Pines.Around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the area of… Read more »
The signs Ocean City wants placed in visible spots in all businesses in Ocean City will not accomplish much in the way of controlling unruly behavior. However, it’s a start and a logical reaction to what all agree is increased disturbing behavior from guests during the major automotive events. The newspaper’s position has always been… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved the Shore Craft Beer Fest scheduled for Oct. 24 at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City.With the proliferation of local breweries in recent years, it was only a matter of time before most of them collaborated on a special event in Ocean City. The Shore Craft Beer… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — At least six boats have been seriously damaged by an unmarked dredge pipe submerged in shallow water in the main navigational channel in the Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague this week, prompting the Coast Guard to issue warnings to mariners and take action to remove the hazard.There have been six confirmed cases of boats… Read more »
BERLIN – In more than a decade as a police officer, James Minton has seen his share of suicide cases.There’s one, however, that stands out to the 13-year veteran of the Ocean Pines Police Department. It was the first time he was able to save the person trying to end his life.“When we got to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Westminster, Md. man was arrested on first-degree assault charges on Sunday after allegedly stabbing another man in the chest during an altercation near a mid-town Ocean City hotel.Around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police responded to a hotel in the area of 48th Street for a reported stabbing incident. Officers… Read more »