Monthly Archives: August 2022

Fatal Pedestrian Collision In OC Still Under Investigation

by

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police continue this week to investigate a fatal pedestrian collision on Coastal Highway at 59th Street late Friday that claimed the life of a Pennsylvania woman.Shortly before midnight on Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision at 59th Street. The pedestrian, identified as Sophia… Read more »

Fenwick Eyes Traffic Calming Moves; Temporary Speed Bumps Requested

by

FENWICK ISLAND – While the town took its first steps last week to address traffic concerns along Fenwick’s side streets, officials say they are seeking community involvement as they consider other calming measures.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an expenditure request of $659 for the purchase of temporary speed bumps…. Read more »

Finally Some Marlins Around

by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had some hot, but beautiful weather today and the rest of the week looks like more of the same.  The forecast shows winds of 5-10 or 15 knots all the way through Friday so there should be some good fishing going on.  It’s a great time to get on board!The offshore fleet found some… Read more »

Six Pound Sea Bass in the Deep

by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKFbkwZThZECheck out our tour of Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City!We had some gorgeous weather today and the rest of the week looks very promising as well.  Now that the big money offshore tournaments are over for the summer it’s back to charter fishing for most of the fleet.  Thankfully some fish have shown up… Read more »

County Sees Jump In Ad Funding

by

SNOW HILL– A substantial increase in tourism funding from the state will allow Worcester County to increase its advertising efforts.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to sign off on a grant from the Maryland Tourism Development Board for $1,012,508. The funding will be used for advertising and marketing.“Worcester County has never seen that amount… Read more »

Cops & Courts – August 26, 2022

by

Abandoned Hotel Break-InOCEAN CITY — Two Riva, Md. men were arrested last weekend after allegedly entering an abandoned Boardwalk hotel at 13th Street and kicking in doors and smashing windows.Around 10:55 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of the old Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel at 13th Street and… Read more »

Resident Shares West Street Safety Concerns

by

BERLIN– A resident urged the town council to consider pedestrian safety improvements for West Street this week.Westminster Drive resident Mary Hedlesky approached the council on Monday to share concerns about safety on West Street. She said she’d watched a jogger nearly get hit by a vehicle one recent morning.“It was kind of scary,” she said.Hedlesky… Read more »

Inaugural Class of TidalHealth’s CNA/GNA Program Near Midway Point

by

The first seven students enrolled in the inaugural class of TidalHealth’s CNA/GNA training program are nearing the midway point of their studies. They are, from the left, front row, Mikayla Karr, Aubrey Pastula, Instructor Juanita Homer and Harlow Baysinger. In the back row, from the left, are Lacey Wagner, Onye’a Thomas, Desiree Dennis and Maha… Read more »