Assateague Lifeguards Recognized For Heroic Actions On Busy Fall Day

Assateague Lifeguards Recognized For Heroic Actions On Busy Fall Day

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 »

License Plate Readers Prove Beneficial For Authorities; Recent OC Incidents Confirm Importance For Police

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

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 »

Key Permits Issued For Offshore Seismic Air Gun Testing

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 »