OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is looking to simplify and publicize its crime tip hotline for citizens to partner with the police department by reporting suspicious activity. During the Mayor and City Council meeting a couple of weeks ago, Councilman Brent Ashley questioned if Ocean City’s Crime Tip hotline of 410-520-5136 is still active. “If… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Stormwater Fixes, BFC Relations Among Berlin’s 2014 Priorities
BERLIN — Members of the Berlin Mayor and Town Council looked back this week on 2013 and discussed their priorities for 2014. Buckling down on the town’s new stormwater utility and repairing the frayed relationship with the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) were high on a lot of lists, though town development and annexation followed a… Read more »
Winterfest Attendance Solid, Called ‘A Good Year’
OCEAN CITY – With the 21st Annual Winterfest of Lights coming to an end on Wednesday night, city officials are optimistic 2013 will prove to be another successful year, as an official attendance count will come next week. “In terms of attendance, we are on pace with last year, which is great, so our patrons… Read more »
Resort Police’s Holiday Drive A Success
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive once again proved to be a huge success with hundreds served by the annual charitable giving event. This year, the OCPD partnered with the Santa House, Inc. for its annual holiday food and toy drive. The OCPD served as a drop-off and… Read more »
Annual Penguin Swim Brings In $83K For Hospital
OCEAN CITY – Although fundraising totals are preliminary, the 20th Annual Penguin Swim, held on New Year’s Day in Ocean City, appears to have surpassed its previous record in support of Atlantic General Hospital.The event took place on Wednesday with 750 participants diving into the Atlantic Ocean with the water temperature being in the low… Read more »