Posts Tagged ‘Ocean CIty’
Dredging of OC Inlet to Begin Wednesday
Congressman Andy Harris has announced the start of dredging of the Ocean City Inlet. The United States Army Corps of Engineers was able to secure a corps dredge vessel from their sister district, Wilmington, for the project. That vessel arrived today and will conduct five days’ worth of dredging over the coming week beginning on…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcyclist Dies after High-Speed Crash in O.C.
Images courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media UPDATE (11 a.m., July 31): Ashley Miller, Ocean City police spokeswoman, says officers had attempted a traffic stop on the motorcyclist in the area of 45th Street, but he fled from officers. She says officers did not chase the motorcycle and lost sight of the biker. At 9:44 p.m., police…
Read MorePlane Lands in Ocean off 21st Street in Ocean City; Pilot OK
Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media A small airplane — a Cessna 172RG believed to be used for fish-spotting — landed in the ocean just off 21st Street in Ocean City around 6:10 p.m. The plane and pilot were brought to shore minutes later. The pilot and only occupant was evaluated by EMS but appeared…
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening of Ocean City’s Gorman Park
City officials will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Gorman Park in North Ocean City on Wednesday, July 10 at 11am. The park will now boast new pickleball courts to add to the tennis and racquetball courts, pavilion and other amenities. Much of the funding comes from the Department of Natural Resources – and…
Read MoreThree Rescued after Boat Struck Ocean City Inlet Rocks
A 24-foot boat hit the rocks in the Ocean City Inlet Saturday afternoon and was taking on water. The call made to the Coast Guard was made by a good Samaritan just after 2pm. A Coast Guard boat already underway diverted from their patrol to assist. Maryland Natural Resources Police had the vessel in tow…
Read MoreOCPD Warns of Social Security, Bitcoin Scam
Ocean City Police officials are warning residents and visitors about an ongoing phone scam that attempts to gain money from unsuspecting persons. Officials say the caller claims to be from the Social Security Administration or a local, state or federal law enforcement agency. They then tell the person that their Social Security number was used…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreGround Broken on West OC Shared-Use Bicycle/Pedestrian Path
Ground was broken on a shared-use path in West Ocean City Tuesday morning. Maryland Transportation and local and state officials were on hand. The new path will be constructed of a variety of materials – concrete, asphalt and a boardwalk – so that bicyclists and pedestrians can more safely travel between Route 611 and the…
Read MoreWeather Tower Comes to OC Coast, Despite Mayor’s Opposition
Plans are moving forward for the installation of an over 300 foot tall meteorological tower approximately 17 miles off the coast of Ocean City. The U.S. Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project was the topic of a recent briefing attended by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The tower will be used to collect wind data in…
Read MoreUPDATED & BREAKING: Driver that Caused Fatal Fiery Crash in OC Identified
UPDATED – 11:30am – One person is dead after a crash on Coastal Highway in Ocean City just after 1 Friday morning. Ocean City Police continue to investigate but say they were called about a drunk driver and located the vehicle in the area of 59th Street, but the driver failed to stop and police…
Read MoreCoast Guard Looking to Identify Hoax Mayday Call in Ocean City
Blue Angels, Snowbirds Headline 2019 OC Airshow
The 2019 Ocean City Airshow begins on Saturday with hundreds of thousands of spectators pouring into the resort town to witness the aircrafts flying high above Ocean City. Although the Air Show officially takes place over Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, some unofficial events are already underway. On Thursday, the U.S. Navy Blue…
Read MorePolice Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ocean City
The Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office have announced plans to conduct alcohol compliance checks throughout the month of June. The enforcement will take place at bars, restaurants and other alcohol retailers throughout the resort town. Law enforcement officials say the goal of the operation is to ensure employees of businesses that…
Read MoreOCBP Physical Skills Evaluation for This Summer – Saturday Morning
The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a pre-employment physical skills evaluation Saturday morning to fill openings in the 2019 employment roster. The pre-employment evaluation is being held in Ocean City, in the area of Dorchester Street and the beach with registration and check-in beginning at 9. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Ocean City Inlet Projects Set for Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting next week on future projects at the Ocean City Inlet. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch will discuss two concurrent efforts: a project…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Sets White Hake Fishing Record
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources say a Millsboro, Delaware man was responsible for catching a rare white hake off the coast of Ocean City. Brian Gay, an experienced angler was fishing for sea bass in roughly 280 feet deep water 50 miles off the coast in Poor Man’s Canyon when he felt a bite.…
Read MoreOCPD Warns Residents, Business Owners of Counterfeit Currency
Governor Hogan, Mayor Meehan to Hold Summer Kickoff Ceremony in Ocean City
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will gather along the beach on Friday to hold a ceremonial kickoff to the Summer season. The ceremonial kickoff to Summer was formerly an event taking place annually more than seven decades ago. In 1946, Governor Harry O’Connor joined Mayor Daniel Trimper Jr. to start…
Read MoreSpecial Events Zone Underway in Ocean City
As of Tuesday, a Special Events Zone is in effect on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, all part of the 29th annual Cruisin’ OC event. The special zone, in effect on Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue (MD-528) started on Tuesday and will remain in effect through Sunday. Speeds will be reduced and violators will face…
Read MoreIsland to Island Half Marathon will Impact OC Traffic Saturday Morning
Expect traffic delays Saturday morning during the Island to Island Half Marathon and 5-K. The race begins at Assateague Island at 7am and runners will finish in the Inlet parking lot. Runners coming into Ocean City will travel east on Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry Kelley Bridge – turning…
Read MoreIce Cream Lovers Come out Winners in OC Dumsers Property Battle
Dumser’s Ice Cream at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk will stay right where it is. The Maryland Coast Dispatch reports that today/on Friday, Maryland’s highest court denied a petition by the city to hear an appeal over in the ownership battle of the property where the popular eatery sits – and puts…
Read MoreSpring Clean Up This Weekend in Ocean City
Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up! This annual occurrence allows residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.…
Read MoreFive New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested in Ocean City for Viral Animal Cruelty Video
Maryland State Police have arrested 31-year-old William Hunter Hardesty in Ocean City on animal cruelty charges in Florida. Hardesty, of Riva in Anne Arundel County was apprehended after 9 a.m. Friday morning at a hotel in the 12000 block of Ocean Gateway in Ocean City. Troopers say a concerned citizen said they believed he was…
Read MoreWestern Maryland Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Ocean City Assault
The Worcester County State’s Attorney says 40-year-old Max Arthur Schindler has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a 2018 assault in Ocean City. Schindler, of Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland was observed assaulting a female in the area of 12th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on June 3, 2018. Witnesses say he tackled a…
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