OCEAN CITY — Two Washington, D.C. area men are being held this week without bond after allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Ocean City and fleeing into Wicomico County before crashing last Sunday afternoon.Around 2:40 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a parking lot at 9th Street for a reported carjacking…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree assault and other charges after allegedly firing multiple gunshots and injuring a Salisbury juvenile during an early morning confrontation in downtown Ocean City.Around 4 a.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the area of 6th Street and Washington Lane after officers heard gunshots… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There will be a White Marlin Open in August just as there has been for nearly five decades, but the event this year might look a little different due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.For the past 47 years, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The traditional Fourth of July fireworks shows in Ocean City are being postponed as expected after a divided City Council reached the decision, but there are a handful of alternative dates on the table.Last week, City Manager Doug Miller announced at the close of the Mayor and Council meeting the recommendation from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The co-owner of an iconic resort establishment is celebrating 110 years of operation with the release of her new book.Available for purchase starting July 6, “Dolle’s Candyland, Inc.” is a pictorial history of the business’s 110 years in Ocean City.A description of the book reads, “Dolle’s Candyland, Inc., has been an institution… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Two Baltimore-area residents were arrested on robbery and assault charges on Sunday night after allegedly going behind the counter and attacking a store clerk at a midtown deli.Around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported robbery that had just occurred at a deli on 72nd… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Economic Development aims to help local businesses with $2.28 million in grant funding.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved plans for a grant program that will offer $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 grants to local businesses and agricultural producers. The program was made possible with $2.28 million in federal funds from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A group of individuals face charges today in connection to two first-degree assault cases earlier this month.According to police, on June 9 between 10 and 11 p.m., Ocean City police officers responded to two first degree assaults on the Boardwalk at 11th Street and 15th Street. The victim of the assault on… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – After years of planning and months of renovation work, an Ocean City-based fishing brand has a new storefront at the commercial harbor.In May, Pure Lure Reel Fishing Gear open the doors of its new Pure Lure Brand House in West Ocean City.Located on Harbor Road, the storefront was once home to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new campaign is expected to highlight the selfless acts of hospitality workers in Ocean City.This week, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) launched its “Hospitality Heroes” campaign, an effort to share stories of inspiring resort hospitality workers who have gone above and beyond for guests and residents.“Everyone is experiencing an enormous… Read more »