OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department, in collaboration with the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, recently held its inaugural Senior Fire Camp aimed at providing young children between the ages of 9 and 14 with a more immersive experience in the world of public safety.Building on the success of the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials appear to be poised to select Heron Park as the preferred location for a skate park in Berlin.Tony Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit that has been working toward bringing a skate park to Berlin, announced this week that the Berlin Town Council was expected to vote on a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A request to abandon a portion of Washington Lane will advance to a public hearing.Following a lengthy discussion, the Mayor and Council agreed this week to advance a developer’s request to hold a public hearing on the abandonment of Washington Lane between 13th and 14th streets, or the alleyway that bisects the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Thousands of anglers and tens of thousands of spectators will gather in Ocean City next week as the White Marlin Open kicks off its 50th year.The White Marlin Open, the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament, will return to Ocean City next week for its 50th anniversary tournament. Held Aug. 7-11, anglers will… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A bowfishing business will be able to continue launching boats from a county ramp while officials debate new regulations.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 6-0 to approve a request for a special use permit from Marc Spagnola for his bowfishing business. The permit means Spagnola can continue to launch his boat… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of a new resort committee will soon begin exploring the development of a sports complex near Ocean City.In a work session Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan presented the council with his recommended list of members to serve on a new sports complex committee. He told officials this week the group will be… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Officials this week approved personnel changes expected to improve operations at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a variety of promotions and conversions for officers. The changes, which came at the request of Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, are meant to make operations more efficient.Crisafulli approached the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A day spent playing in the sand unearthed a unique treasure for one Prince Frederick family visiting Ocean City last week.Last Tuesday, Josh and Jennifer Suchter and their five children were enjoying a day at the beach, digging in the sand in front of their 71st Street condo, when the kids came… Read more »