OCEAN CITY — The Tourism Committee resumed the discussion about the town’s advertising strategy last week after questions were raised about how and where Ocean City is marketed.Earlier in July, the Mayor and Council exercised an option to renew Ocean City’s contract with advertising agency MGH, but not before a spirited discussion about the need… Read more »
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Late Distance Amendment Could Derail Offshore Wind Project
OCEAN CITY — Less than 24 hours after Ocean City officials voted to send another letter to potential offshore wind farm developers over the distance from shore issue, Congressman Andy Harris was successful in getting an amendment passed that could derail the project altogether.Harris, who represents Maryland’s first congressional district, on Tuesday was able to… Read more »
Resort’s Holiday Fireworks Letdown Explained
OCEAN CITY — The fizzle instead of dazzle behind Ocean City’s Fourth of July fireworks shows was explained this week and the city is now seeking compensation for the snafu.It was no secret the town-sponsored fireworks shows downtown and at Northside Park this month lacked their typical punch and left residents and visitors wanting more…. Read more »
Swordfish Catch Makes For Memorable Family Trip Offshore
OCEAN CITY — One local family on a first annual offshore fishing trip to celebrate a child’s birthday got the opportunity of a lifetime last weekend when they hooked a 200-pound swordfish just 22 miles off the coast of Ocean City and hauled it in after an epic three-hour battle.Last Sunday, a local family was… Read more »
OCPD Enlists Help From Outside Agencies For Weekend’s Unsanctioned Event
OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if an unsanctioned “College Beach Weekend” event scheduled for this weekend passes quietly without any major incidents, but the town and its police department and allied agencies certainly appear to be prepared.In June, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) issued a warning about an unsanctioned event planned… Read more »
Worcester County Leads State With 91% DUI Conviction Rate
SNOW HILL — For the second year in a row, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has achieved the highest conviction rate for driving under the influence cases in Maryland.The data is collected and compiled by the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association each year. The association tracks the overall success rate on drunk-driving cases for each… Read more »
Toddler, Grandmother Injured Crossing OC’s Baltimore Avenue
OCEAN CITY — A 3-year-old girl and her grandmother were injured when they were struck by a vehicle on Baltimore Avenue near 1st Street on Thursday night.Around 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of Baltimore Avenue and 1st Street for a reported vehicle collision involving a three-year-old… Read more »
Ocean City To Explore Gas, Electric Options For Boardwalk Tram Replacements
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week moved closer to resolution on the Boardwalk tram issue after approving a dual Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore options and benefits for both gasoline and electric replacements.For the last several months, the Transportation Committee and city staff have been exploring options for repairing or replacing the city’s… Read more »
5th Ocean Games On Tap For Saturday
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean Games and corresponding East Coast SUP Cup return to the resort on Saturday with hundreds of participants expected to compete in various long-distance swimming and stand-up paddleboard races all for a good cause.The 5th annual event set for next Saturday features a nine-mile open ocean swim off the beach in Ocean… Read more »
Berlin All-Stars Win Another District Title
BERLIN- The hits kept coming for the Berlin Little League in the District 8 playoffs with the 11-12 boys’ baseball team winning the district championship on Tuesday to advance to the state tournament.The Berlin Little League 11-12 team beat Fruitland, 6-2, at home on Tuesday to capture the District 8 championship. The 11-12 team now… Read more »