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 »
OCEAN CITY — An unintended side effect of the prohibition on smoking on the Boardwalk has moved the issue to the side streets adjacent to the promenade, but there is a plan in place to alleviate some of those concerns.Three years ago, the town of Ocean City passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After an extensive search and interview process, resort officials announced 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 over three decades with the town’s fire department. Larmore’s retirement became effective at the end… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police on Monday are still seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in the stabbing of two individuals during a fight on the Boardwalk early Sunday morning.Around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a fight involving multiple people on the Boardwalk at Caroline… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The last of four suspects involved in gunpoint robberies in Ocean City last year was sentenced last week to eight years in jail.Kiya Conner, 21, of Salisbury, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery for her role in the spree last Oct. 21 and sentencing was deferred…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Surf Club this weekend is holding the 17th Annual OC Surf Fest including the longboard team challenge with a weekend-long festival of contests and parties at different venues around the resort.The annual event gets underway on Friday with a kick-off party at Barn 34 just a few blocks from the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three Baltimore-area men were arrested on various charges last weekend after allegedly causing a disturbance on the Boardwalk over a skateboarding incident.Around 11:20 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling on the Boardwalk in the area of 9th Street when they observed Javon Thomas, 26, of Baltimore, skateboarding… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After hearing from a concerned business owner, an Ocean City councilmember this week voiced concern about the proposed design of the bike-friendly trail in West Ocean City.For the better part of the last year, the State Highway Administration (SHA) has been developing plans for a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly path along the Route… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested on burglary and other charges last weekend after allegedly entering an adjacent hotel room via a balcony and swiping liquor and margarita supplies.Around noon last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel at 21st Street for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, the… Read more »
BERLIN- Fresh off another highly successful season for the varsity program, Stephen Decatur basketball coach B.J. Johnson and his staff next week are hosting the 8th annual Seahawk Summer Basketball Camp.The annual camp will teach young participants the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis on development. The camp will include individual and team instruction from… Read more »
