OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week announced an enhanced Labor Day fireworks show as compensation of sorts from a private contractor for the less-than-stellar Fourth of July displays.During last week’s Mayor and Council meeting, it came to light the Fourth of July fireworks shows downtown and at Northside Park, which fizzled for the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Ocean Pines Association Board President Steps Down From Post; ‘Too Frustrating To Continue In That Role’
OCEAN PINES – The president of the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors abruptly resigned from the position this week.The association announced late Wednesday afternoon that Tom Herrick, the board’s president, had resigned from the position and that Dave Stevens, the board’s vice president, would take on the role.In an interview Thursday morning, Herrick said… Read more »
OC Police Reports ‘Very Safe’ College Beach Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Despite a handful of serious incidents, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) reported a nearly uneventful College Beach Weekend and thanked its allied partners, the resort business community and its residents for their assistance and vigilance during the unsanctioned event.In June, the OCPD began issuing public warnings about the unsanctioned College Beach… Read more »
Disorderly Man Tased Twice After Wife Allegedly Hit By Boardwalk Tram
OCEAN CITY — An Pennsylvania man had to be tased twice last week after launching into an expletive-laced tirade at police who were investigating an incident when the suspect’s wife was allegedly struck by the Boardwalk tram.Around 7 p.m. last Thursday, the Boardwalk tram was making a turn toward the loop around the pier when… Read more »
Christmas In July Toy Drive Held At Jolly Roger
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Park officials joined with members of the First State Detachment Marine Corps League and several jeep clubs to celebrate a Christmas in July Toy Drive this week.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger guests and members of Eastern Shore, Ocean City, Southern Delaware, Infidel Jeepers and Slightly Altered jeep clubs came with… Read more »
Berlin’s West Street Work To Finally Wrap Up Next Month
BERLIN – Town officials approved change orders that will allow for the completion of roadwork on West Street.The Berlin Town Council approved change orders totaling $90,503 for the conclusion of the ongoing work on West Street. Staff said a layer of cement down the center of the street created challenges when it came to the… Read more »
Six Held After Gunpoint Robbery
OCEAN CITY — Six Washington, D.C. area residents were arrested on first-degree assault and other serious charges early Monday morning after a verbal altercation downtown turned physical and resulted in at least one victim being “pistol whipped” and robbed at gunpoint.Around 2:40 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to the… Read more »
Assateague Horse’s Death Linked To Dog Food Ingestion
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island officials are again reminding visitors not to feed the barrier island’s famed horses and to carefully cover up all food after a mare died last week from ingesting a large amount of dog food.Last Thursday, the seven-year-old mare Chama Wingapo was found dead in the campground at the Assateague Island National… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – July 21, 2017
BERLIN19 Blue Heron CirBay Vista atMystic HarborSat 11-24BR/2BA HomeViews Of Assateague IslandBonnie BrownBerkshire Hathaway443-859-4049WEST OCEAN CITYWest Harbor VillageOld Bridge Rd/Rt 707Daily 11 – 5New ConstructionTownhomes andSingle Family HomesHarbor Homes443-366-2814WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 11-3Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562OCEAN CITY1111 Edgewater AveFri-Mon 10-4New ConstructionDirect WaterfrontBoats slips availableFurnished 3BR/2.5BAPeck MillerColdwell Banker443-880-2341BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-5Carriage &… Read more »
Things To Do – July 21, 2017
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin…. Read more »