OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s long-time chief building inspector was feted with a special retirement ceremony last month at City Hall after wearing many hats for 28 years for the resort.Throughout his career with the city, Kevin Brown was a constant within the Planning and Community Development Department, most recently serving as the chief building… Read more »
The Giroud Sandstorm under-23 team pictured above won the championship in their age bracket during the Ocean City Sand Duels tournament last weekend. The event was held on Saturday and Sunday on the beach between North Division and Wicomico Streets.Submitted photo
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Surf Club’s 2019 O.C. Surf Fest last weekend was a huge success with a weekend-long festival of contests, parties and the club’s typical positive community message.The annual event got underway last Friday with a kick-off party and legends induction at Barn 34, just a few blocks from the weekend’s contest… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After an extensive, months-long search and interview process, resort officials announced the hiring of a longtime Montgomery County and Fairfax County, Va. fire chief as the new chief of the Ocean City Fire Department.Earlier this year, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore announced his retirement after nearly 11 years as chief and… Read more »
BERLIN- The Saltwater Lacrosse Club stayed on a major roll last weekend in the summer-long travel tournament season, collecting another division championship in a local tournament featuring top teams from all over the region.Based in Berlin, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club features young players largely from Worcester County and neighboring Sussex County in Delaware. The club… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With municipal bus ridership continuing to trend down, resort officials this week explored possible solutions including finding ways to attract and retain more drivers.The Transportation Committee on Tuesday explored a three-year comparison of municipal bus ridership numbers and the bad news is the data continues to decline slightly from a peak in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th Annual Small Boat Tournament gets underway on Saturday with the first of two fishing days.With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three Edgewood, Md. men and a juvenile were arrested for motor vehicle theft and other charges last weekend after allegedly swiping a vehicle in Harford County.Around 4:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were conducting surveillance at a hotel on 27th Street after discovering a stolen vehicle at a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Bad weather and rough seas somewhat curtailed the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament last weekend, but still nearly $43,000 in prize money was doled out to the winners in several categories.Just 18 boats and 81 anglers participated in the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament out of Bahia Marina last weekend and not qualifying… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The city-wide surveillance camera system, social media and an alert hotel employee are being credited this week with the apprehension of a suspect wanted in connection with a double stabbing on the Boardwalk last weekend.Around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a fight involving multiple people… Read more »