OCEAN CITY—With the beginning of the annual education drain, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is starting to face challenges related to a drop-off in staff, but the resort’s 10 miles of sandy beaches will remain covered during the waning weeks of summer.The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) slogan “Keep Your Feet in the Sand Until… Read more »
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Charges Filed After Vehicle Break-Ins
OCEAN CITY — A Texas woman was arrested last week after being connected to a string of vehicle break-ins in a parking garage.The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) continues to investigate a series of vehicle break-ins at a downtown condo parking garage on Dorchester Street this week although an arrest has been made. OCPD officers… Read more »
Locked Brakes Caused Brief Route 50 Bridge Malfunction
OCEAN CITY — The Route 50 bridge draw span was briefly stuck in the open position on Tuesday, but state officials quickly resolved the issue, confirming staff remains on hand in case any more problems with the bridge arise.Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) officials reported the draw… Read more »
14th Heels and Reels Tourney in the Books
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 14th Heels and Reels Tournament last weekend was once again a huge success with plenty of billfish released along with big fish weighed in several categories.Just before the 49th White Marlin Open got underway this week, the Marlin Club hosted its 14th annual Heels and Reels Tournament. The… Read more »
Berlin Juniors Bow Out after Amazing Run
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League Junior All-Star team made a great run through the eastern regional tournament this week before falling to Pennsylvania in the semifinals on Monday.The Berlin Little League Junior All-Stars last week won the state championship, beating Valley Little League, 7-2, in the title game. The state championship win propelled Berlin into… Read more »
Food Bank Benefits From Tourney
OCEAN CITY — While millions of dollars in prize money remain up for grabs heading into the final two days of the 49th White Marlin Open, perhaps the biggest winners could be food-insecure Marylanders.Each year, thousands of pounds of billfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and other species targeted during the White Marlin Open are donated to… Read more »
Human Trafficking Operation Results In Prostitution Arrest
OCEAN CITY — A Texas woman was arrested on prostitution and solicitation charges this week after local law enforcement conducted a human trafficking sting operation in the resort.On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Narcotics-Vice Unit and the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team conduced a human trafficking operation in the resort. The… Read more »
One Month Later, Victim’s Family Confirms Trust With Authorities, But Admits Lengthy Probe Causing ‘Extreme Pain And Grief’
BERLIN — One month after a fatal pedestrian collision on Grays Corner Road near Berlin claimed the life of a local teen, more questions than answers remain, but the victim’s family is hopeful for closure soon.Around 10:45 p.m. on July 11, a black Mercedes driving eastbound on Grays Corner Road, a service road of sorts… Read more »
Convicted Burglar Arrested Again In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — A local man with a history of burglary and theft arrests was allegedly at it again last weekend with after getting arrested for two reported commercial burglaries in the downtown area.Around 12:25 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a downtown Boardwalk bar for a reported burglary. The… Read more »
Berlin Junior All-Stars Win State Title
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League Junior All-Star team last week won the state championship in their division and now advance to represent Maryland in the Junior League regional championship.The Berlin Little League Junior All-Star team repeated as state champion with a 7-2 win over Valley Little League in the title game. Berlin went undefeated through… Read more »