Ocean City News Archives

Before you see them, you will hear them - the mufflers that sound like thunder in a soup can, the engine blocks you could brand a steak with.

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Police in Ocean City are looking for an assailant who hit a 20-year-old man in the head, hospitalizing him with serious injuries.

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According to the Ocean City Fire Department, electric power had been cut off in Ocean City from Baltimore Avenue to 7th Street after a truck ran into a telephone poll on Sunday. via WBOC-TV Salisbury

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A Coast Guard helicopter pulled a stranded sailor to safety when his sailboat went aground off Ocean City, Md., today, officials said. via Sailors, Mariners & Warriors League

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“It's hard to believe they were in service as little as 10 days ago.”

By Jon Hurdle

OCEAN CITY, Md (Reuters) - After four decades carrying millions of New Yorkers, 44 of the city's subway cars are now home to millions of fish.

The worn-out cars were dumped on Friday into the Atlantic Ocean, 21 miles off the Maryland coast, to create an artificial reef, designed to attract fish for the state's lucrative sport-fishing industry.

"These reefs provide quality habitat for marine life off our coast which benefits not only the environment but also local businesses," said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Read more

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“The hope is that the fish that are here will be able to provide new and better fishing opportunities for Maryland, so it's going to draw people to Ocean City”

OCEAN CITY , Md.- Forty-four retired New York City subway cars were sunk off the coast of Ocean City Friday morning as part of a manmade reef initiative. via WBOC-TV Salisbury

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Ocean City, prepare to be rocked, thrashed and pummeled. This weekend, Pulse nightclub will host its first ever Metal Fest, featuring 25 rockin' bands from Delmarva and the surrounding region over the course of ... via The Daily Times

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“I'll be here through the week”

Ruslana Lambert Joe Parsons poses in front of his new business venture, Steamers. via Coastal Point

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Monday, May 12, 2008 WBAL Radio as reported by Anne Kramer and Associated Press Sand blows onto the boardwalk as bulldozers work to push sand off the boards in Ocean City, Md. via WBAL-AM Baltimore

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“You're going to be in the public eye”

OCEAN CITY -- Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark received one year unsupervised probation, a $500 fine and 12 points on his driver's license following his February arrest for drunken driving. via The Daily Times

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The Coast Guard is working to rescue one sailor today after the sailboat he was on ran aground off 10th Street in Ocean City, Md. via United States Coast Guard

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Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark is scheduled to appear in court on drunken driving and weapons charges on Monday morning. via WMAR

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“It's an affordable option for vacationers, to bring back some length of stay to our area”

OCEAN CITY -- In a summer of $100 fill-ups, one local tourist organization plans to offer the ultimate booty to lure visitors to Ocean City: free gasoline. via The Daily Times

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Congratulations to the Salisbury Zoo and its pair of endangered red wolves. Zookeepers were surprised to discover the pair, which was not believed capable of breeding, are the proud parents of five pups. via Daily Times

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“I am unaware (of places) where counties treat the sick; if they are sick, you're giving them medication.”

SNOW HILL -- Worcester County elected officials heard the good and the bad, then followed a recommendation by the county health officer to not join a Maryland Antiviral Purchase Partnership Program to buy doses ... via The Daily Times

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The Ocean City Town Council has voted to decriminalize open container violations. via Baltimore Sun

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“We would be honored to have anyone who is a cancer survivor participate in our Survivors Walk”

BERLIN -- This year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life Walk is set to kick-off at Frontier Town Campground on Friday at 7 p.m., according to Dawn Hodge, the North Worcester County Relay For Life director. via The Daily Times

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Monday, May 05, 2008 WBAL Radio as reported by John Patti and Associated Press Ocean City police arrested 10 people after a brawl outside Seacrets Night Club that left four officers with minor injuries. via WBAL-AM Baltimore

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“Springfest always offers new vendors and musical acts. Special events staff works hard to add new improvements every year to keep the event fresh and exciting.”

Ocean City is a sleepy town no longer. As Springfest and its nearly 200 arts, crafts, gourmet and food vendors take over the Inlet, they also usher in 'the season.' Say goodbye to empty roads, and hello to ... via The Daily Times

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“I didn't know about this service -- it's wonderful. I don't think there's going to be any extra parking spaces today anyway”

OCEAN CITY -- Gas prices could only keep so many people away from the start of Springfest, where eager crowds filled vendor tents and live entertainers played to capacity crowds. via The Daily Times

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Thursday, May 01, 2008 WBAL Radio as reported by Steve Fermier and Associated Press The Ocean City Town Council is scheduled Monday to consider decriminalizing open container violations. via WBAL-AM Baltimore

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“It's used to jack up people on the street for the purposes of search and seizure”

OCEAN CITY -- For now, you can still get arrested in Ocean City for having an open container of alcohol in public -- but that may soon change. via The Daily Times

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