OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 43rd annual Small Boat Tournament gets underway on Saturday with the first of two planned 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… Read more »
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Man Gets 7 Years For Dealing Crack
BERLIN — A Berlin man, who pleaded guilty in federal court in April to possession of nearly 400 grams of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, was sentenced last Friday to seven years in prison.Marcus Pitts, 49, of Berlin, pleaded guilty in April in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine…. Read more »
Two Injuries In Raccoon Attack
OCEAN CITY — As if the investigation of a vehicle-pedestrian collision in north Ocean City late Wednesday night wasn’t chaotic enough, a potentially rabid raccoon in the same area at the same time attacked a woman and later attacked another victim.While members of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Traffic Safety Unit were investigating a… Read more »
Seahawks Earn Top Bayside South Honors
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team was well-represented when the Bayside South awards for the 2022 season were released last week.The Seahawks won the Bayside South championship before falling to Kent Island in the Bayside Conference title game. When the Bayside South awards were announced last week, Hoffy Hoffman was named conference Coach of… Read more »
Tuna and Tiaras Moved to this Weekend
OCEAN CITY- Postponed by bad weather, rough seas and poor fishing conditions last weekend, the second annual Tuna and Tiaras ladies-only tournament has been moved to this weekend instead.The Tuna and Tiaras Tournament was set for last weekend but was postponed for a variety of reasons. It has been moved to this weekend with the… Read more »
Parking Amendment Sent Back To Staff For Further Review
OCEAN CITY— A proposed code amendment which could allow for tandem, or stacked, parking with a valet system for some major downtown redevelopment projects including the proposed Margaritaville project was sent back to staff this week for further review and revision.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a proposed code amendment for second… Read more »
In Most Recent Collision In North OC, Pedestrian Listed As Stable; Police Offer Safety Reminders
OCEAN CITY – For the second time this week, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Coastal Highway late Wednesday night.Around 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Coastal Highway and 139th Street for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the… Read more »
Juvenile Arrested In Triple Stabbing; More Suspects Sought
OCEAN CITY — One juvenile suspect has been arrested and other suspects are still being sought after a triple stabbing during a downtown altercation late Monday night.The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is currently investigating a serious assault that occurred shortly before midnight on Monday. OCPD officers observed a fight between multiple individuals and approached… Read more »
Council Wants Angels Or Thunderbirds For Each Air Show; Headline Act Specifics Delay OC Air Show Terms Sheet
OCEAN CITY — Concerns about some elements in the terms sheet for the OC Air Show contract in future years caused resort officials this week to table a discussion on the proposed document.Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo on Tuesday presented Tuesday the basic framework for negotiations on a new three-year contract with the… Read more »
Visiting Volunteer Firefighter Dies Crossing Coastal Highway
OCEAN CITY — A vehicle-pedestrian collision on Coastal Highway on Monday night claimed the life of a visiting volunteer firefighter in the resort for the annual convention.The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Coastal Highway in the area of 46th Street. The preliminary… Read more »