SALISBURY – 1st Saturday returns to the steps of the Government Office Building this Labor Day weekend with two talented groups of musicians.Sponsored by the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District, 1st Saturday’s Sept. 5 event, held on North Division Street, will feature The Jesters, a local six-piece alternative rock band with Tyler Brunner on lead… Read more »
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Plate Reader Alerts Police To Stolen Car; Wanted Felon, Handgun Found
OCEAN CITY — Just days after the town of Ocean City received a state grant for the funding of new License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to aid police in the battle against the growing heroin epidemic, an LPR located on Route 50 alerted police of a stolen vehicle heading into the resort.Last week, the Governor’s… Read more »
Council To Hear Another Brewery’s Bottling Request
OCEAN CITY – Despite the Mayor and City Council holding true to the original stipulations set in place for breweries on the island, the Planning and Zoning Commission once again recommended amending the condition to allow bottling for Assawoman Bay Brewing Company as they have in the past with another applicant.On Tuesday evening, Ocean Tap,… Read more »
Ocean City Not Planning On Naming New OCBP Headquarters After Long-Time Captain
OCEAN CITY — Despite some desires within the community to do so, it appears the town of Ocean City is not inclined to name the new Ocean City Beach Patrol headquarters after long-time Captain Robert S. Craig.When the ribbon was cut for the new state-of-the-art Beach Patrol headquarters on Talbot Street and Baltimore Ave. in… Read more »
Third Beach Toy Structure Eyed For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – With a playground being proposed for North Division Street on the beach last month, the Recreation and Parks Commission decided this month to move forward with a Request For Proposal for a third and final beach toy to complete the series.In April of 2013, the Recreation and Parks Commission agreed to not… Read more »
Despite Business Fears, OC Moving Ahead With Auto Event Law Changes; Council Votes 5-2 On Proposed Ordinances
OCEAN CITY – The local business community voiced concerns Tuesday as the majority of the City Council voted to push through laws aimed at getting a grip on motor vehicle events.For the last couple of years, city officials have been promising action to ease residents’ concerns when it comes to vehicular events in Ocean City… Read more »
Biker Injured In OC Hit-And-Run
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man faces a multitude of charges this week after allegedly striking a bicyclist with his vehicle while intoxicated, causing the rider to get ejected, before leaving the scene and colliding with another vehicle several blocks away.Around 9:20 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of Baltimore… Read more »
Man Dies After Ocean Rescue; Swim Near Lifeguard Reminder Issued
OCEAN CITY — A tragic loss of a 45-year-old man on Saturday following a rescue from a rip current on the beach at 139th Street re-emphasized the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, particularly with the Beach Patrol’s ranks dwindling heading into September.The Ocean City Beach Patrol was busy on Saturday with over 350 rescues… Read more »
Country Star To Serve As Hero Parade Marshal, Then Perform At Freeman Stage
SELBYVILLE — Over 30 wounded soldiers and their families will be feted next week, symbolically on Sept. 11, with a parade in their honor and a concert by national recording artist Aaron Tippin at The Freeman Stage as part of a week-long retreat at the shore through Operation SEAS the Day.Patriotism and giving thanks will… Read more »
Officer Saluted For Saving Suicidal Man
BERLIN — An Ocean Pines Police officer this week was honored with a Maryland State Police “Superintendent’s Salute” for his quick action in saving the life of a man attempting suicide in a residence in the community last October.Last October 26, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a residence in Ocean Pines for a reported… Read more »