OCEAN CITY — Leaders of state and local NAACP branches completed a Freedom Bus tour of the Eastern Shore with a rally in front of City Hall in Ocean City on Monday evening.The tour began in Annapolis and included stops in Easton, Cambridge, Salisbury and finally Ocean City. The final destination was chosen for the… Read more »
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OC Council Approves Exotic Animal Request
OCEAN CITY — Red kangaroos, two-towed sloths, bearded dragons and other exotic animals will soon be seen around Ocean City after resort officials approved a special permit request to exhibit non-domesticated animals in certain places under certain conditions.The Mayor and Council had before them last Monday a special permit request from the Barn Hill Preserve… Read more »
Commission Approves Outdoor Seating Area Request
OCEAN CITY — In yet another example of a resort business adjusting and adapting to a post-COVID-19 world, resort planners this week signed off on a permanent outdoor dining area for a north-end restaurant.Throughout the pandemic, Ocean City allowed businesses to create temporary outdoor seating areas to meet state restrictions on capacity and distancing, for… Read more »
Partnership Eyes Artificial Nesting Islands For Watershed
OCEAN CITY — State, local and regional conservation groups announced this week they are partnering to create an artificial island to host certain endangered colonial nesting birds as their natural habitats continue to disappear.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and Audubon Mid-Atlantic are partnering on research and monitoring… Read more »
Man Charged After Video Confirms Pistol Whipping Incident
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested for first-degree assault last weekend after allegedly pistol-whipping another man during an altercation.Around 12:40 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a reported assault around 2nd Street and Baltimore Avenue. A witness reportedly told officers he witnessed a fight between two groups… Read more »
Man Critically Injured In Accident
FENWICK ISLAND — A Selbyville man was critically injured last week when his scooter was struck by a motor vehicle on Route 54.Around 12:15 p.m. last Thursday, Delaware State Police (DSP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision. The investigation revealed a 2007 Chevrolet Express van, operated by a 64-year-old Selbyville man, was stopped in… Read more »
Jr. League All-Stars Capture State Title
BERLIN- Berlin Little League’s Junior League Softball All-Stars last weekend captured the state championship after a week-long tournament in western Maryland.The Berlin Little League Junior League Softball All-Stars plowed through its brackets in impressive fashion, beating District 6 champ South Caroline, District 7 champion St. Mary’s and District 5 champion Havre de Grace to reach… Read more »
17th Annual Kid’s Classic A Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 17th Annual Kids Classic last weekend was a huge success with hundreds of young anglers competing for a worthy cause.The annual tournament is held for the benefit of the Wish-A-Fish Foundation, a national program that provides opportunities for kids with special needs, whether they are suffering from a… Read more »
Two Berlin Teens Charged With Attempted Murder
BERLIN — Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other counts following a stabbing during a domestic incident in Berlin on Tuesday morning.Around 9:52 a.m. on Tuesday, the Berlin Police Department received a 911 call regarding a domestic incident that had occurred in the area of the Oceans East Luxury… Read more »
Ocean Death Serves As Latest Reminder To ‘Keep Your Feet In The Sand Until The Lifeguard’s In The Stand’
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man perished after becoming distressed in strong ocean currents at 19th Street last Friday.Around 8:40 p.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the beach at 19th Street to assist the Ocean City Fire Department. Ocean City Communications reported four swimmers in the ocean were in distress.One… Read more »