Posts Tagged ‘Ocean CIty’
Ocean City Considers Changes to Parking System
The town of Ocean City is vowing to make changes to it’s “pay by plate” parking system, following complaints and criticisms from users. The system, which was introduced last summer is described by some as “too complicated.” Many visitors say they have gotten fines they did not expect because of it. One report says since…
Read MoreFire Seriously Damages Berlin Home
A Wednesday evening fire seriously damaged a home in Berlin. Authorities say the blaze took place around 10:30 p.m. at a home in the 12000 block of Snug Harbor. No one was home at the time of the fire and it is unclear what sparked the blaze. Ocean City and Ocean Pines fire crews assisted…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Chief Retiring
The town of Ocean City’s Fire Chief Chris Laramore will be retiring later this year after nearly twelve years with the department. Chief Laramore was hired for the position in 2008, when Ocean City combined it’s fire department. He became the first person to lead the department’s various divisions including the volunteer division and the…
Read MoreStyx to Headline Ocean City Jellyfish Festival This Summer
The Ocean City Jellyfish Festival has announced the headliner for this summer’s event. The 1970’s rock band Styx will preform at the festival, which runs from June 21 to June 23. Styx will perform alongside other bands and artists during the three day event. The band, which is from Chicago is known for hits like…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Theft and Forgery
A Berlin woman has been sentenced for embezzlement and other offenses. On Friday 51 year old Theresa Kolacz was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. She was convicted of theft over $100,000, embezzlement and forgery in December. Police were notified last May by officials at the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City…
Read MoreOcean City Man Arrested for Salisbury DUI
Maryland State Police have arrested and charged an Ocean City man for a DUI that took place Tuesday evening in Salisbury. 27-year-old Robert Hamilton was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, which caused him to crash into a light pole in the area of Route 50 and Civic Avenue in East Salisbury. Law enforcement…
Read MoreOcean Pines Chamber of Commerce Opposes Seismic Testing for Offshore Drilling
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce joins the Ocean City Mayor, City Council, the Fenwick Island Town Council, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and numerous environmental non-profits in their collective opposition to any form of seismic testing in our offshore waters. Ocean City Mayor, Rick Meehan, and the City Council recently put out…
Read MoreOcean City Mayor and City Council Host FREE New Year’s Day Concert
To kick off 2019, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the beautiful Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the free event. After a brief meet and greet with Ocean City elected officials and community partners, the 2019…
Read MoreRavens Rap 12-16-18
UPDATED: No Ruling Yet in Ocean City Topless Ban Lawsuit
UPDATED 12-9-18 – Five women are hoping a federal judge in Baltimore will strike down Ocean City’s ordinance that prohibits women going topless in public in the resort. They were in US District Court in Baltimore Friday, however the Baltimore Sun reports the judge has not yet made a ruling – but will do so…
Read MoreOcean City Council Organizational Meeting Thursday Night
The Ocean City council will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday. The newly elected city officials – Mayor Rick Meehan and council members Matt James, Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack will be sworn into office. They will elect a council president and council secretary. The organizational meeting begins at 7:30pm at City Hall.
Read MoreIncumbents and Mark Paddack Win in Ocean City Municipal Election
OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONÂ – Rick Meehan will return to the mayor’s office with an easy victory over former city councilman Joe Hall Incumbents Matt James and Lloyd Martin will return to the city council and they will be joined for retired Ocean City Police Officer Mark Paddack. An organizational meeting will be held on…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Have Located Missing Salisbury Teen
UPDATED – SUNDAY – Just after 9:30 Sunday morning Michael Foskey was located unharmed by Worcester County Sheriff’s office in the area of Swordfish Dr Ocean City Md. After being transported to the MSP Salisbury Barrack, he was returned to his mother. ================================== A 15 year old from Salisbury, Michael Foskey, has been reported missing…
Read MoreOcean City Municipal Election Set for November 6
Ocean City voters will have 2 elections on November 6th – the General Election and the Ocean City Council election, which takes place in another room at the Convention Center. The filing deadline was last week. Three candidates have filed for the mayor’s race – Incumbent Rick Meehan, John Cryer and former city councilman Joe…
Read MoreOcean City – Help Make-a-Wish Come True Saturday Morning!
On Saturday – you can help Make-a-Wish come true for 7 year old Jason – from Arlington, Virginia who is battling leukemia His wish is to have a pirate treasure hunt at the beach – and that happens tomorrow morning on the beach at Talbot Street in Ocean City. Jason has a map and will…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
Ocean City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Florence, which is now showing a southern track, steering farther away from the Maryland coastline. While emergency management officials watch closely in the event of changes to the storm’s path, Ocean City continues to be open for business. OC Bikefest events, including the ticketed concerts,…
Read MoreFisherman Accidentally Impaled by Spear on Boat off Ocean City Coast
A fisherman is in critical condition tonight after he was shot in the head and impaled by a spear fired by a speargun. Petty Officer 3rd-Class Shannon Kearney, Coast Guard spokeswoman, says the accident happened on board a 25-foot cabin cruiser about 35 nautical miles off the Ocean City coast and was reported just before…
Read MoreFormer OC Mayor “Fish” Powell Dies; Funeral Services Set for Wed, Sept 5
UPDATED – 8/30/18 – Roland E.”Fish” Powell 89 of Ocean City passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Ocean City on September 5, 1928 and was the son of the late Earl Powell and Minnie Savage. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife…
Read MoreDraken Viking Ship Stops in Lewes en Route to Ocean City
Your eyes aren’t fooling you—there’s a Viking ship in port in Lewes. The replica ship called the Draken was on its way to a scheduled stop in Ocean City this week when favorable winds led to the unscheduled stop in Lewes. The Draken will be in Lewes until Wednesday morning when it sails off to…
Read MoreFinal Phase of OC Convention Center Funding Announced
The final phase of the expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City has been funded. Governor Larry Hogan has authorized the Maryland Stadium Authority to move forward with the project. The $34-million project includes $20-million from the Stadium Authority and $14-million from Ocean City. Legislation will be submitted in the 2019…
Read MoreUPDATED: 45th Annual White Marlin Open A Record Breaker!
UPDATED – 8-11-18 – The 45th White Marlin Open ended with a close finish with two white marlins weighing in at 83 pounds to take first and second place. Pascual Jimenez from Mexico takes home $2.58-million after he brought in his marlin on the last day of the event. (The rules state that if there…
Read MoreBreaking & Updated: Woman Impaled by Beach Umbrella in Ocean City
Update (5 p.m.): Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin says an unattended rental umbrella with a wooden pole struck the woman. The pole could not be taken apart so rescuers had to cut it to remove the post and canvas. Luckily, it appears the injury only pierced the skin and is non-life threatening, he…
Read MoreRep Andy Harris on Passage of FY 2019 Interior Appropriations Bill
On July 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act for 2019. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) made the following statement in support of the bill’s passage: “Today, the U.S House of Representatives approved $73 million in funding for the Chesapeake…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Early Morning Salisbury Area Crash
Two people were injured after a crash on the Route 50 Bypass in the area of Naylor Mill Road west of Salisbury. Maryland State Police say just before 2am police received a report of a vehicle traveling the wrong way – and then of a collision. Police say 75 year old David Geist of Reading,…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Crash East of Berlin
An Ocean City man is dead after a crash east of Berlin Wednesday afternoon. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say a pickup driven by 31 year old Tony Childs struck a utility pole on Grays Corner Road north of Riddle Lane. Police say he was flown to a nearby medical facility but died…
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