ASSATEAGUE — Three lifeguards were honored last weekend with the highest honor bestowed by the American Red Cross for their valiant efforts to save two individuals who ultimately perished after getting caught in dangerous rip currents on the barrier island in October.Unseasonably warm air temperatures and an inviting ocean in early October proved to be… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2018
License Plate Readers Prove Beneficial For Authorities; Recent OC Incidents Confirm Importance For Police
OCEAN CITY — A high-speed chase in the resort last month that resulted in a collision with an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) vehicle raised eyebrows for some in the community about the use of License Plate Reader (LPRs) technology to identify suspects, but the city has assured the public the system is not used… Read more »
OC Moves To Purchase Gym Property For New Water Treatment Plant; Officials Clarify No ‘Taking’ Involved
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials have approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing the purchase of the World Gym property on the bayside at 67th Street, but not before a debate about its short-term use and a veiled threat of a petition attempting to stop the sale.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday… Read more »
Worcester Sheriff Crisafulli Sworn In
SNOW HILL – Local officials and law enforcement officers from throughout the state gathered Monday to watch as new Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli was sworn into office.Crisafulli, who defeated Mike McDermott, Scott Bernal and George Truitt in this year’s election, was installed as sheriff in front of a standing-room only crowd at the courthouse… Read more »
Key Permits Issued For Offshore Seismic Air Gun Testing
OCEAN CITY — The battle against seismic air gun testing for offshore oil and gas reserves began anew late last week after the Trump administration authorized as many as five permits to private companies for the potentially dangerous practice.Last Friday, the National Marine Fisheries Service announced it had issued it final Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA)… Read more »