OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour received the go-ahead from the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday to post a welcoming message on the water tower to be viewed by all entering the resort.Tourism Director Deb Turk approached the council this week to represent the Dew Tour’s request to brand the Worcester Street parking lot… Read more »
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Councilman Helps Fund Senior Transit System
OCEAN CITY – Proactive resident Bob Melvin, 92, was presented with a $1,000 check by Councilman Brent Ashley this week to help in setting sail on his new project, MEDTRN Plus.A couple of years ago, Melvin spearheaded changes to MEDTRN, a transit system transporting senior citizens, the handicapped and veterans to medical appointments locally and… Read more »
Retired Destroyer About To Become Artificial Reef
OCEAN CITY — It now appears a target window, if not a firm date, has been established for the sinking of a retired U.S. Navy destroyer as part of a three-state artificial reef system just 30 miles from the Ocean City Inlet.The target date for the sinking of the decommissioned U.S.S. Arthur W. Radford has… Read more »
Casino Revenue Up Slightly
BERLIN — The June figures for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week, revealing a continued pattern of gradual increase in the revenue taken in at the video gaming facility in Berlin.The Casino at Ocean Downs grossed just under $3.8 million in June, up slightly from the $3.7 million the facility generated in… Read more »
Newark Man Gets 14 Years For Attack On Motel Employee
SNOW HILL — A Newark, Md. man, arrested last September on assault, attempted rape and other serious charges after attacking a female employee at a West Ocean City motel, pleaded guilty this week to attempted armed robbery, a third-degree sex offense and false imprisonment and was sentenced to a combined 21 years, all but 14… Read more »
Guard Stand Struck By Lightning
OCEAN CITY — Providing further evidence of the need to heed the lifeguards’ orders to get off the beach when lightning is spotted nearby, an Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) guard stand on 127th Street was struck during a brief but powerful thunderstorm Wednesday, splintering and burning the wood and sending nails shooting outward.Shortly after… Read more »
PJ Working To Spread Lung Cancer Message
OCEAN CITY – During a vacation, PJ Aldridge’s life turned upside down in a matter of days, but his life-altering encounter has transformed into a successful groundwork for the PJ Aldridge Foundation (PJAF).In February of 2010, PJ Aldridge was visiting a friend in Costa Rica. His daily activities consisted of surfing and working on his… Read more »
OC Guard Makes Off-Duty Rescue
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City surf rescue technician (SRT) and his mother are receiving commendations from the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) this weekend after an off-duty rescue last Sunday evening.Shortly after 6 p.m. last Sunday, a 911 call went out for a swimmer on a blow-up raft in distress in the ocean in… Read more »
Banner Holiday Weekend Reported
OCEAN CITY – By nearly all accounts, businesses in the coastal area expressed satisfaction this week with sales over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and population estimates reveal it was one of the best in recent history.According to Communications Manager Donna Abbott the estimated average of visitors to Ocean City on Saturday and Sunday… Read more »
Berlin Looking To Improve Town Hall Energy Efficiency
BERLIN — Town officials are trying to get the best of both worlds by upgrading government offices to be more energy efficient, while maintaining their status as historical landmarks.Berlin will be repairing and replacing several windows in town hall along with the door to the planning and zoning offices.“The project is part of an overall… Read more »