Posts Tagged ‘Town of Ocean City’
Ocean City Responds to Overnight Snowstorm
Following the overnight snowstorm that brought more than 12 inches of snowfall to our area, Public Works crews are actively working alongside the Maryland State Highway Administration to plow and treat roadways throughout Ocean City. Residents are reminded that road conditions may still be hazardous, and travel should be limited to essential needs at this…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean City Officials Continue Monitoring Winter Storm
UPDATED – 02/22/26 –Â The Town of Ocean City is currently under a Blizzard Warning in effect until the evening hours of Monday, February 23, 2026, as issued by the National Weather Service, Wakefield, Virginia. Ocean City is expected to experience heavy snowfall, strong wind gusts, and reduced visibility from blowing snow, potentially creating whiteout conditions.…
Read MoreOcean City Councilman Tony DeLuca Resigns
Ocean City Councilman Tony DeLuca has announced his resignation from the Council on Sunday – effective immediately. DeLuca has served on the City Council since November of 2014, however he says that family must come first. This comes after a special meeting of the council a week ago after concerns regarding his residency were brought…
Read MoreOcean City Swears In Josh Bunting as Fire Chief
The Ocean City Fire Department has sworn in Josh Bunting as Fire Chief. He was recommended for the position by City Manager Terry McGean and approved by the Mayor and City Council. Bunting has served as both a volunteer firefighter as well as the Ocean City Fire Marshal which makes him qualified for the position.…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Ocean City Under Winter Storm Warning; Significant Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Travel Expected
The Town of Ocean City is now under a Winter Storm Warning, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia. A major winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning Saturday evening, with hazardous conditions continuing through Sunday night into early Monday morning. Forecasts indicate precipitation will begin as snow Saturday evening, intensify…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Beaches – Swimming in Ocean Prohibited Because of Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents
UPDATE (Sussex County Beach Areas)-Â 8/21/25: Â Â As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out–as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management–Tim Cooper tells the Talk of Delmarva… Â Â He also advises that you should stay away from…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean City Voters Say No to Short Term Rental Restrictions
UPDATED 07/22/25 – The Special Election Referendum question has been defeated. The ordinance passed by the Mayor and Council earlier this year will not remain in effect. This affects only the R-1 Single Family and MH Mobile Home Residential Districts.  ==================================================== UPDATED – 07/20/25 – Voters in Ocean City will vote on Tuesday, July 22…
Read MoreFormer OC Police Officer Raymond Austin Appointed New OC Chief of Police
There’s a new man in charge of the Ocean City Police Department. The Town of Ocean City has appointed Raymond Austin as the new Chief of Police. Austin has over 30 years of law enforcement experience – including with the OCPD, where he was hired as a seasonal officer in 1991 and became a full-time…
Read MoreWinter Storm Warning in Effect for Ocean City
Ocean City is under a Winter Storm Warning starting today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, until mid-morning on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, significant snow accumulation and a wintry mix are anticipated. Snow is expected to move into the region early today and then transition to rain overnight. The…
Read MoreOcean City Supports Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council Decisions
In Maryland, the Town of Ocean City has issued a statement in support of Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council decisions in connection with U.S. Wind’s plans. Yesterday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution to move forward with the purchase of property in the West Ocean City Harbor to prevent the industrialization of the…
Read MoreWinterfest of Lights Opens in Ocean City Thursday Evening
The Holiday Season will move into high gear on Thursday (November 21st) evening as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan turns on the lights at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park at 5:30pm. Opening night is FREE – and you’ll get to see all the new attractions and the thousands of twinkling lights and animated…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Chief Ross Buzzuro Retires After 11 Years of Service
After more than a decade of service to the Town of Ocean City, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro has announced his retirement. Chief Buzzuro has overseen the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) for 11 years, guiding the Department, which includes nearly 100 full-time officers, upwards of 100 seasonal officers and public safety aides, and approximately 20…
Read MoreOcean City to File Lawsuit Against BOEM over US Wind Project
The Town of Ocean City has obtained the legal services of Marzulla Law, LLC, to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in connection with the US Wind project. Resort officials are continuing their efforts to protect the coastline and community and this action is being taken with the unified support…
Read MoreBOEM Proposing Additional Offshore Wind Turbines off Ocean City
There will be a public meeting on offshore wind on Tuesday, September 24th at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding the meeting to present plans for another set of offshore wind turbines that could be as close as 3.5 miles from the Ocean City shoreline. This…
Read MoreOcean City Officials to Break Ground on Downtown Substation
The Town of Ocean City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the Ocean City Police Department Downtown Substation. Ocean City Officials will break ground on July 8th to begin construction on the Substation. This new facility will feature state-of-the-art offices, meeting spaces, interview rooms, a bicycle repair garage, storage for our bicycle unit, and a welcoming…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Parade & Festival in Ocean City, MD Returns Saturday, March 16th
Ocean City will be aglow in green at next month’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival, sponsored by the Delmarva Irish American Club. The event will be held Saturday, March 16th, and according to the Town of Ocean City is sure to be bigger and better than ever. The event, which began in 1980, has grown to…
Read MoreMayor Meehan to Flip the Switch Thursday at the 31st Annual Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City
The Winterfest of Lights returns to north Ocean City Thursday evening as Mayor Rick Meehan will flip the switch on the 50-foot tall Christmas tree at 5:30pm – and opening the display to the public. The Talk of Delmarva also hears that Santa will make a special appearance for the opening ceremony, which also includes…
Read MoreOcean City Receives Bond Rating Upgrade
Christmas came early to Ocean City after Moody’s Investors Service announced a significant upgrade in the city’s bond rating – from Aa2 to Aa1. Moody’s cited several key factors that contributed to the positive assessment – including the city’s robust economic development, sound financial management practices and a diverse and growing revenue base. City Manager…
Read MoreOC BikeFest Promoter Charged with Fraud in Florida
An Ocean City BikeFest promoter has been charged with fraud in Florida. According to OC Today, Chase Micheal is accused of passing more than $500,000 worth of bad checks and turned himself in to the Bay County Sheriff’s office in Panama City. Sheriff’s Officials report that Micheal is charged with 22 counts of fraud following…
Read MoreNext Phase for OC’s Downtown Recreation Complex Begins in October
The next phase of demolition and construction at the Downtown Recreation Complex in Ocean City will begin around the first of October – and will start in the park’s east block area. All park amenities with the exception of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park will not be available for public use. The revitalized complex will…
Read MoreTown of Ocean City, MD to Host One of Its Busiest Events Next Weekend
The Oceans Calling Festival will take place starting a week from tomorrow–Friday. The event will be held on the weekend of September 29th through October 1st. This festival will be one of the busiest events the Town of Ocean City has hosted. Officials want to remind residents and visitors that the OC Beach Bus will…
Read MoreOcean City Prepared for Possible Pop-up Rally Car Event
Historically, the “Pop-up Rally” car event occurs near the end of September. In anticipation of the possibility of the event coming back to Ocean City, all roads within the Town of Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, September 19th through Sunday, September 24th. While the event appears to have moved…
Read MoreOC’s Inlet Parking Lot to Close for Multiple Events Sept 10 thru Oct 8
Beginning Sunday, the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City will be closed for public parking through Sunday, October 8th. This is to accommodate several upcoming events. OC BikeFest runs from September 13th through 17th – however promoters will begin setting up the concert and vendor area on Sunday, September 10th. During the event there will…
Read MoreOC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert
OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are…
Read MoreBeginning Friday: Parking Restrictions & Heavy Traffic Expected for Ocean City Air Show This Weekend
The Town of Ocean City will be hosting the O.C. Air Show this upcoming weekend. If you head to that location, you can expect to see heavy traffic delays (both vehicle and pedestrians), restricted parking, and road closures in the downtown areas. Here are the details from the Town of Ocean City: Street Closures The…
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