(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Larry Merrifield was never the kind of guy who waited around for things to happen. He always made the decision and went. That… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island are seeking state capital improvement funds to begin the first phase of a sidewalk construction project later this year.On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee laid out its plans for moving forward with a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.Two months ago, the committee agreed to pursue… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Starting this Friday, June 14, Ocean Pines will have an attendant stationed at the Beach Club bathrooms from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.Guests using the bathroom will need to show their Ocean Pines homeowner identification, wristband from the pool or receipt from Beach Club purchases.General Manager John Viola approved a request to… Read more »
Atlantic General Hospital representatives visited Worcester Preparatory School on May 28 to accept a $525.25 donation from second graders who raised the money during their annual Bread Sale. The sale was modeled like a small business project, with the students baking the bread and then selling it in their classroom cafe for 25 cents to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th Annual Small Boat Tournament gets underway on Saturday with the first of two fishing days.With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three Edgewood, Md. men and a juvenile were arrested for motor vehicle theft and other charges last weekend after allegedly swiping a vehicle in Harford County.Around 4:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were conducting surveillance at a hotel on 27th Street after discovering a stolen vehicle at a… Read more »
Employees from Faw, Casson & Co., LLP brought supplies to Worcester County Humane Society that were donated by the firm’s employees and clients. Pictured, back from left, are Steve Black, LoriAnn Pereira, Mike Burden and Chelsea Hulburd; and front, Hilari Ashton, Roxana Palmer, Laurie Harper and Chris Cannon. Submitted Photos
The Paddock was one of Ocean City’s most popular nightclubs for 60 years. Built by Gabby Mancini, Sr. on the corner of 18th Street and Philadelphia Avenue in 1953, it featured live entertainment. The Saturday afternoon jam sessions were legendary and drew crowds to what in that era was considered “way up the beach.”The original building… Read more »
Ocean City Remains Safe To Visit, LiveEditor:Spending time in Ocean City in early June is always a fun experience. This is true, even more so on the Boardwalk. The families are out and about, the “June Bugs” of Senior Week are celebrating their accomplishments, and those brave enough to do so are enjoying the still… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Bad weather and rough seas somewhat curtailed the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament last weekend, but still nearly $43,000 in prize money was doled out to the winners in several categories.Just 18 boats and 81 anglers participated in the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament out of Bahia Marina last weekend and not qualifying… Read more »