OCEAN CITY — The experience drain at the top of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) continued this week with the announcement of the retirement of another captain after 31 years of service, but the department’s ranks are deep and there are able replacements ready to step into the breach.When OCPD Captain Elton Harmon was… Read more »
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OC Project Estimates Over Budget
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a recent trend, resort officials this week were somewhat sticker-shocked on the bids for a couple of significant public works projects.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council reviewed a pair of bids for the first phase of the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex along the bayside between 3rd Street and… Read more »
OC Budget Amendment Highlights Revenue Gains
OCEAN CITY – With little fanfare or discussion, resort officials this week got an overview of proposed budget amendment number two and learned the town’s financial picture was rosier than anticipated on several fronts.Once a town’s fiscal year budget is adopted, there are often budget amendments on different occasions throughout the year to make adjustments… Read more »
Two Juveniles Caught, Another Suspect Sought In Boardwalk Strong Armed Robbery
OCEAN CITY — Two suspects have been apprehended and another remains at large in a mid-afternoon strong-armed robbery on the Boardwalk on Monday.Around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, two juvenile males were walking on the Boardwalk in the area of 1st Street with a relative when they were approached by three males wearing black masks, according… Read more »
Faulty Traffic Signal In OC Likely Led To Pedestrian Collision
OCEAN CITY — A malfunctioning traffic signal at 17th Street could have contributed to a pedestrian-vehicle collision on Tuesday afternoon.Around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision at 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The pedestrian was transported by Ocean City EMS to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional with… Read more »
First Degree Assault Charges for Replica Handgun Threat
OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly threatening a couple on the Route 90 bridge with what turned out to be a replica handgun.Around 4:15 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area received an alert advising… Read more »
Council Approves Miniature Golf In Downtown Areas
OCEAN CITY — Miniature golf will be permitted in the downtown area after resort officials this week approved on first reading an ordinance that will allow the amusement in certain zoning designations.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a first reading of an ordinance that would allow miniature golf courses in certain downtown… Read more »
18th Annual Kids Classic Tourney a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 18th annual Kids Classic last weekend was a huge success with hundreds of young anglers competing for a worthy cause.With the bid summer offshore fishing tournaments on the horizon, the kid’s got a chance in the spotlight last weekend with the club’s 18th annual Kids Classic Tournament. The… Read more »
Eastern Nationals Softball Tourney Continues
OCEAN CITY- Considered a major tourism draw for the resort, the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Eastern National Championships entered its second week with hundreds of teams from all over the country competing on fields in Worcester and Wicomico counties.This year’s USSSA Eastern Nationals mark the 16th time the event has returned to the… Read more »
Angler Nets $5K For First White Marlin Of Season
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week awarded the town’s $5,000 check to the angler who caught and released the first official white marlin of the year back on June 7, a familiar name and face who was a first-timer at offshore fishing.The crew on the Wrecker with Captain Bobby Layton at the helm caught… Read more »