Ocean City News

Amid Rising Seas, ‘Dry’ Resort is Wetter Than it Likes

OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Ocean City, New Jersey is officially a “dry” town. In 1879, four Methodist ministers established a Christian seaside resort here with a permanent ban on the manufacture and sale of alcohol — a prohibition that …

Firefighters Battle Separate Blazes at Amusement Park, Recycling Plant

OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Fire severely damaged a building at an amusement park in New Jersey and sent dramatic smoke billowing across the skyline Saturday, but no injuries were reported. In the meantime, firefighters battled a blaze at a …

Laser Pointer Complaints Decline in Maryland Town

Police say a ban on the sale and possession of laser pointers in Ocean City, Md., has led to a significant decline in incidents and complaints. The Town Council passed the ban May 19 after receiving hundreds of complaints in …

Pedestrian Safety Program Launched in Ocean City, Maryland

The State Highway Administration has launched a program to reduce jaywalking across Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Md. The three-year pilot program will use newly designed sidewalk markings about 10 feet from three intersections on Coastal Highway that have seen …