OCEAN CITY — A low-flying private sector helicopter buzzing over the north end of Ocean City that created a stir on Thursday is being deployed by Delmarva Power over the next few weeks around the resort area to perform aerial inspections of transmission lines.Beginning last week, Delmarva Power started to perform aerial inspections of various… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The month of July continued the trend of an overall crime decrease in Ocean City, but the majority of calls for service increased across the board.At this month’s Police Commission meeting, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported the month of July’s crime statistics.According to the report, July’s total calls for service,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The First Friday art opening on Sept. 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts goes from total abstraction to beautiful realism with concurrent shows filling the galleries on 94th Street.The public is invited to the free event from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres.Family… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A new public awareness campaign is designed to target the growing number of opioid users in Worcester County.This week local health and law enforcement officials joined together to launch the “Decisions Matter” opioid awareness campaign. The effort includes television commercials, billboards and radio ads stressing the importance of good decision making.“It has… Read more »
BERLIN – The avian flu responsible for rising egg prices and the increased cost of turkey in some parts of the country could hit Delmarva this fall.Mike Radebaugh, Maryland’s state veterinarian, says officials are concerned wild birds will bring the disease to the area during the fall migration. Though this strain of the virus is… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With an increase of motorized rentals on the Boardwalk, city officials have decided to place a freeze on issuing such rental licenses for the time being until town regulations are examined.The topic of hoverboard rentals on the Boardwalk was brought before the Mayor and City Council on Monday evening following the Police… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the summer winds down, a list of what is not working for performers on the Boardwalk was voiced before the Mayor and City Council with officials assuring their concerns will be reviewed for possible change.An ordinance on second reading to update language within the City Code regarding street performers came before… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will support the Fish in OC endeavor for another year with officials believing it has gained momentum in attracting visitors.Last week Scott Lenox of Fish in OC presented an update to the Tourism Commission of the marketing initiative’s success in the past year.“I would like to thank… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Two Baltimore men were arrested early Monday morning after allegedly refusing to pay a taxi cab fare before threatening and assaulting the driver and stealing the keys to the vehicle.Around 2:45 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 126th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported armed robbery. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 2nd Annual Ocean City Sandfest will return next week to the Boardwalk by popular demand, Aug. 24–30.OC Sandfest will feature giant sand sculptures along the Ocean City Boardwalk with special family attractions and activities.Visitors and residents will be able to watch as master champion sand sculptors transform the smooth beach sand… Read more »