OCEAN CITY — A South Carolina man was arrested on indecent exposure and other charges last weekend after allegedly exposing himself to several individuals in a spree uptown before pushing an officer and resisting arrest.Shortly before midnight last Saturday, an Ocean City police officer was dispatched to the area of 143rd Street and Coastal Highway… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
New Exhibits Planned For OC Center For The Arts
OCEAN CITY — New work from internationally known painter Stan Sperlak and the annual Beverly Bassford Juried Show are the featured gallery shows at the Ocean City Center for the Arts in July.The public is invited to the free opening reception at the Arts Center on 94th Street on First Friday, July 1, from 5… Read more »
History Of Local Sturgeon Fish
Atlantic sturgeon were once of the most prevalent large fish found in the coastal waters surrounding Ocean City. In the 19th Century, it is estimated over 20,000 sturgeon could be found in this region alone.The brackish waters of the Sinepuxent Bay — before the creation of the Inlet in 1933 changed the salinity — was… Read more »
Delaware Adds Support For Triton Program At Wallops
WALLOPS — The effort to bring a job-creating, multi-billion dollar U.S. Navy unmanned aircraft project to nearby Wallops Island gained momentum last week when Delaware Governor Jack Markel fired off a letter to high-ranking officials urging them to choose the facility just 45 miles from Ocean City.The U.S. Navy is currently considering three locations for… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 1, 2016
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time… Read more »
Pedestrian Safety Stressed As Top Priority In OC; Mascot Naming Contest Underway
OCEAN CITY – For the past three seasons, an animated crab dressed as a lifeguard has been the proverbial face of Ocean City’s award-winning pedestrian safety campaign known as “Walk Smart,” but this year, it’s finally getting a name.During a rainy press conference on Tuesday morning under a tent on the parking lot of Jolly… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Honor Three Women At Annual Red, White And Blue Luncheon
On Thursday, June 23, at its annual Red, White and Blue Luncheon, the Republican Women of Worcester County honored three women who in 1984 as charter members were instrumental in forming the RWWC. Along with Delegate Charles Otto and Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, were honorees, Margaret Reykemper, Margaret Smith Grant and Margaret Hudson and RWWC President Beverly Bigler…. Read more »
No Card Payments In Berlin During System Upgrade
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will not be accepting credit card payments as its new utility billing software is installed.Beginning July 4, the town will not be taking credit card payments for a period of two to three weeks. Customers who need to pay bills will have to do so with cash or check.“We… Read more »
Berlin Election Has Official Race After Candidate Filing
BERLIN – The town officially has its first contested race in this fall’s election as resident Jack Orris Jr. has filed for the District 2 council seat.Though the election is still months away, both Orris and resident Zackery Tyndall have filed for the council seat currently held by Lisa Hall, who has filed to run… Read more »
Cops And Courts – July 1, 2016
Fight Combatant Nearly TazedOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on numerous charges last weekend after first scrapping with a female victim and later police before ultimately being nearly tazed to be brought under control.Around 2:30 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City police officer was assisting with an arrest at an unrelated incident in… Read more »