The National Aquarium in Baltimore deserves credit for being receptive and responsive to the arguments months against its proposed Urban National Marine Sanctuary designation for the Baltimore Canyon, one of Ocean City’s three rich offshore fishing grounds.Kudos also goes to the local fishing community who rallied together into a collective voice and worked with their… Read more »
Star Charities’ annual Beef and Beer fundraiser was held Jan. 27 at the Ocean Pines Community Center to a sellout crowd. Emings of Bishopville catered the food while Sir Rod Stewart impersonator Tommy Edward entertained. The event raised over $4,000 to benefit canine units for Wounded Soldiers of Maryland. Pictured, seated from left, are Peggy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department will host the latest in a series of community input meetings on the resort’s parks on February 16 with a session at City Hall focusing on the Ocean Bowl Skate Park along with the nearby tennis and basketball courts.Over the last several months, the Recreation and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police this week are continuing to investigate a reported armed robbery on a north end municipal bus stop last weekend.Around 11:50 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the 7-Eleven convenience store at 139th Street in response to a report of a robbery that occurred the… Read more »
Two Arrested For Breaking, EnteringOCEAN CITY — Two Salisbury men were charged with breaking and entering last weekend after allegedly kicking in the front door of a store in downtown Ocean City.Around 9:50 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of Baltimore Avenue downtown for a reported… Read more »
The Rebecca and Leighton Moore Children’s Behavioral Center was awarded $22,500 from funds raised through this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Gala honoring Buddy Trala. Pictured, from left, are Trala; Jeff Thaler, committee co-chair; Rebecca and Leighton Moore; and Warren Rosenfeld (committee co-chair). Submitted Photos
BERLIN- Before settling in for the big game on Sunday, local residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual Super Bowl Scramble at Eagle’s Landing.For several years, Eagle’s Landing has hosted the Super Bowl Scramble on the day of the big game with an event that has become increasingly popular for residents and… Read more »
We headed for the mountains last weekend for a family vacation.We didn’t exactly travel light, as we packed all our essential belongings and moved to our rented house at Deep Creek Lake for eight nights. We had such a great vacation last year we decided to do it all over again.We were there to ski… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other serious charges last weekend after allegedly beating another man and breaking his leg before stealing a 12-pack of beer.Around 7:30 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue to assist… Read more »
BERLIN – When Berlin resident Bill Todd came up with the concept of renaming the town’s newest park for a popular mailman, one of the first things he did was share the idea on Facebook.The positive comments posted by his social media followers were enough to convince him to launch a more formal effort. He… Read more »