New OCFD Chief Reports for Duty, Puts Focus on Fire Safety

After being officially sworn-in on June 11, Ocean City’s new fire chief, Richard Bowers, reported for his first day of duty this week. Chief Bowers begins his position leading the Ocean City Fire Department with more than 40 years of experience in the field of fire, rescue and emergency medical services. He has served in…

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Sprinkler System Saves OC Restaurant in Early Morning Fire

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Ocean City Fire Department officials say a sprinkler system saved a restaurant in the resort town from serious fire damage. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 18 after 4 a.m. at the Castle in the Sand Hotel. Officials say they received a call from a hotel employee saying the fire…

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BREAKING & UPDATED: Plane Crash Near Ocean City Airport Injures 2

UPDATE:  11:30pm – A small plane crashed Friday morning just before 9:30 near the Assateague Greens Golf Center off Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin.  Maryland State Police say the plane had just taken off from the Ocean City Airport with two people on board.  Both Guerrino and Mary Mascelli of Berlin – both 60 –…

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