Common sense remains in courts

BALTIMORE–A federal judge’s ruling last week that upheld the ubiquitous and evenhanded practice of criminal background checks before employment signals that some measure of common sen...

Chief’s Crime Report Renews Political Debate Over Resort Safety; Ashley, Pillas Push Their Concerns Over Negative Changes

OCEAN CITY – It wouldn’t be a normal week at City Hall without the Mayor and Council engaging in a spirited debate over the correlation between crime statistics and population estimations. On Mond...

After Several Delays, Tall Ship Finally Arrives In Ocean City

The 170-foot, six-deck Nao Victoria Galeon, a replica of the 16th Century Spanish Navy tall ship, has reached its temporary home at 3rd Street. Here is a photo by Glenn Irwin of the ship as it nears ...

Man’s Cross Country Bike Voyage Will End In Resort On Labor Day Weekend

OCEAN CITY — After graduating from the University of Richmond, 23-year-old Alex Kelso decided to take a year off before entering the professional world. But while others might have hit the beach...

Alleged Late-Night Drunk Driver Strikes Police Vehicle On Route 50

BERLIN — An alleged drunk driver crashed into a marked police car early Saturday morning on Route 50, causing significant damage to each of the vehicles. On Aug. 17, at approximately 2:39 a.m., ...

Ocean City Puts Renewed Focus On Curbing Drunk Driving; Effort Part Of National Campaign

OCEAN CITY — From now through Labor Day, Ocean City police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, w...

Ad Firm Outlines Enhanced Web Profile Options

OCEAN CITY – An enhanced Convention and Visitors Bureau membership is in the works to offer expanded business profiles on the town’s official website, although concerns were aired over the new sys...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann

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Surfer’s Healing Event Draws 225 Kid Surfers; Organizers Give Autistic Children Rare Opportunities To Learn About Ocean

OCEAN CITY — It would have been hard to find better weather for the 4th annual Surfer’s Healing: A Foundation for Autism event in Ocean City Thursday. Over 200 children with autism and their f...

June Tourism Statistics Confirm Resort’s Season Got Off To Slow Start

OCEAN CITY – There was a mix of increases and decreases in tourism statistics for June, the first month Ocean City began utilizing a new way of gauging how business is in the resort. The Tourism Com...