OCEAN CITY — Two Berlin men were arrested for armed robbery and first-degree assault last weekend after robbing at gunpoint another man they had met had met outside a downtown underage club a week earlier.Around 7 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer met with the victim of an armed robbery at… Read more »
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Esskay Boardwalk Clock Accord Nears End
OCEAN CITY — For half a century or more, the iconic Esskay Quality Meats clocks on the Boardwalk have stood the test of time, so to speak, but the decades-long run could be coming to an end.Roughly since the end of World War II, the Esskay clocks have stood at six different locations along the… Read more »
38th Small Boat Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th 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 »
Tweaks To OC’s Special Events Discount Policy Mulled
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week began exploring possible tweaks to the town’s discount policy for certain non-profit organization’s special events that utilize public space in the resort.During a Recreation Committee meeting on Tuesday, Special Events Director Frank Miller briefed members on proposed revisions to the town’s discount policy for special events put on… Read more »
Proposal To Put Bike Racks On Buses Squashed
OCEAN CITY — Resort Transportation Committee members this week put the kibosh on a proposal to add bike racks to new buses for the next summer season.During a Transportation Committee meeting on Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal Adkins reported nine new buses have been ordered for delivery in May 2018 and the request, for the… Read more »
OCPD Investigating Drive-By Shooting
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City police this week continued to investigate shots fired early last Friday morning in the downtown area, and although a suspect has not been identified nor have any victims surfaced, there have been reports of damage to a vehicle in the area.Around 2:45 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »
Several Seahawks Earn Post-Season Honors
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team was well represented in the Bayside South All-Conference awards announced last week with several players earning post-season honors.Named to the All-Bayside South First Team were Colin Eichelberger and Hayden Zaiser. Charlie Coates, Robbie Duke and Tyler Keiser were named All-Bayside South Second Team, while Tucker Cordial, Collin Eitel,… Read more »
16th Longboard Challenge A Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Surf Club’s 16th Annual Longboard Challenge last week was a huge success with a weekend-long festival of contests and parties and a reunion of sorts for many of the sport’s local legends.Last Saturday, the Longboard Team Challenge took place at the beach at 37th Street. The contest featured 16 teams… Read more »
Dolphins Win Title Brine In OC Tourney
OCEAN CITY- The Dolphins Girls Lacrosse Club 2024 team captured the championship in its division last weekend during the 2017 Brine Lacrosse Festival in Ocean City.The Dolphins 2024 team coached by Ryan Kirby, Ryan Murphy, Chris Williams and Dan Kauffman, was nearly perfect in the tournament, winning six games and finishing in a tie in… Read more »
Resort Shocked By SHA’s Planned Baltimore Avenue Overhaul With Streetscape Project In Pipeline
OCEAN CITY — Plans for a complete redesign of the Baltimore Avenue corridor from North Division Street to 15th Street could be derailed by the sudden emergence of a State Highway Administration (SHA) plan to repave the roadway and replace the sidewalks along the corridor.Resort officials were blindsided somewhat when it was learned a major… Read more »