OCEAN CITY — The major redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex took another significant step forward this week with the extension of the contract for the project’s designer.Over the last few years, resort officials have been moving forward with the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex between 3rd and 4th Streets. The large swath of… Read more »
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Assault, Disorderly Charges After Man’s Late-Night Gun Threat
OCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly pointing a handgun at two individuals on a second-story balcony from the sidewalk below.Around 1:30 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 34th Street for a reported disorderly male and female walking… Read more »
OC Extends Contract With Rec Complex Project Designer
OCEAN CITY — The major redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex took another significant step forward this week with the extension of the contract for the project’s designer.Over the last few years, resort officials have been moving forward with the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex between 3rd and 4th Streets. The large swath of… Read more »
Critical Bus Driver Shortage In Resort Resulting In Service Cuts Amid Ridership Surge; Hourly Rate Boost, Referral Bonus Planned
OCEAN CITY — With the peak season rapidly approaching, Ocean City still has a critical shortage of municipal bus drivers to meet the demand, although steps were taken this week to enhance recruitment.During Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan briefed his colleagues on a special meeting of the Transportation Committee he called earlier on… Read more »
UPDATED: Big Wheel To Come Down Over Encroachment Issue
OCEAN CITY — The huge Big Wheel Ferris wheel that returned to the downtown landscape late last week will be coming down next week after it was determined it was encroaching on the public Boardwalk.On Monday, the Mayor and Council gave Trimper’s Rides, who partnered with Wood Entertainment to bring the giant Ferris wheel to… Read more »
Impaled Woman Files Civil Suit Against Umbrella Vendor, City
OCEAN CITY — Nearly three years after the incident, a Pennsylvania woman impaled in the chest by a flying umbrella last week filed suit against the town of Ocean City and the beach equipment rental operator.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by an umbrella that had become dislodged from… Read more »
Fight Over Mini Golf Results In Two Stabbings; One Man Hospitalized
OCEAN CITY — A Havre de Grace man is being held on two counts of first-degree assault this week after allegedly stabbing two victims with whom he was playing miniature golf on Sunday.Around 7:08 p.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 18th Street and Philadelphia Avenue for a… Read more »
Long-Time Local Resident Celebrated On Her 96th Birthday
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City icon with a remarkable past was feted this week on her 96th birthday with a proclamation and a key to the city.Sheila Brex was honored on the occasion of her 96th birthday with a special ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday. Brex served in World War II in England… Read more »
New Pedestrian Signal Possible For 144th Street Intersection
OCEAN CITY — There might be a new marked pedestrian crossing at 144th Street to accommodate a new residential development after resort officials this week agreed to appeal to the state to address the issue.Last August, the Planning Commission approved a site plan for the new 59-unit, multi-family townhouse Sanibel Seas development on the west… Read more »
Seahawks Rout Vikes, Remain Unbeaten
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team remained unbeaten this week with a 17-2 rout of Cambridge-South Dorchester on the road on Tuesday.After Tuesday’s 17-2 rout of the Vikings on Tuesday, the Decatur girls remained unbeaten at 5-0. The Seahawks’ only close call was a narrow 7-6 win over Parkside in the season opener back… Read more »