OCEAN CITY — A New Jersey angler is now the second officially recognized state record holder for the swordfish boated during the last day of the 48th Annual White Marlin Open.Jake Bertonazzi broke the state’s nearly two-week-old record for the Atlantic Division with a 318.5-pound swordfish hooked roughly 60 miles offshore in Poor Man’s Canyon.Bertonazzi was deep… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will light up the sky once again in the evening of Sunday, July 4th in celebration of the nation’s Independence Day. With family and friends, beach chairs and blankets, residents and visitors can watch the fireworks sparkle over the beautiful water from the beach to the bay.The northern celebration, featured at… Read more »
OCEAN CTY – Ocean City police are investigating the death of a man this week, but believe foul play was not involved.On June 29, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to 9th Street after a concerned citizen discovered an unconscious male outside. After evaluation, Ocean City EMS pronounced the victim… Read more »
BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road.The event this year is scheduled from 5-8:45 p.m., with carnival games, dry slides and bounce houses for children, plus live music and food and drink vendors.Children’s… Read more »
BERLIN – The cause of Tuesday morning’s fire in West Ocean City remains under investigation with no cause determined at this time.The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire in a single-family home located at 12849 Harbor Road in West Ocean City. The fire also damaged three adjacent single-family homes. The structure of… Read more »
(The following represents the contents of a press release from the Ocean City Police Department)OCEAN CITY — On June 16, 2021, at approximately 3:47 a.m., Ocean City police officers responded to the 100 block of 27th Street for a report of an armed robbery.Upon the officer’s arrival, they met with the victim, 18, Reading, PA…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The “humble hero” has been selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of their “Hometown Hero” program that honors deserving local people, OC Air Show officials announced today.On Friday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. (from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility), Jonathan Bauer will get to experience the ride of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 30th Annual Cruisin Ocean City returns to the beach this weekend, May 20-23.The nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more. While the main events take place at the beachside Inlet parking lot and the Ocean City Convention Center, there will be various citywide… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will kick off the season early by painting the sky with every color under the sun at the 26th Annual Maryland International Kite Expo (M.I.K.E.), set for April 23-25.The festival will be showcasing a spectacular cast of kite flyers from all over the United States. Thousands of spectators will watch… Read more »
SNOW HILL – During their April 6 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners paid tribute to Public Works Director John Tustin, who will retire later this month following a 36-year career with Worcester County Government.“Many have contributed to the success of Worcester County, but none more than John,” Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said. “His hard… Read more »