OCEAN CITY, MD – June 25, 2025 – The Ocean City Fire Department proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Chris Shaffer, who will officially conclude his remarkable career on July 31, 2025. A steadfast and respected leader, Chief Shaffer began his journey with the department in June 1, 1987 as a part-time employee and steadily rose through…
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Ocean City, MD – (June 24, 2025): Ocean City will light up the night sky with two simultaneous fireworks displays on Friday, July 4th in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day. With your family and friends, beach chairs and blankets, residents and visitors can watch the fireworks sparkle over the beach and the bay. The northern…
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OCEAN CITY, MD (June 16, 2025): On the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025, around 7:45 p.m., Ocean City Police officers conducted a traffic stop near N. Division Street and Baltimore Avenue. All four occupants were identified, and while speaking with the driver, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.…
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OCEAN CITY, MD (June 15, 2025): The annual Maryland State Firefighter’s Parade will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with the parade starting at 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors should expect road closures, parking restrictions, and increased pedestrian activity in the downtown area during this time. To accommodate the parade, the Town of Ocean…
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OCEAN CITY, MD: (June 14, 2025): The Ocean City Police Department has arrested a Baltimore man following an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins, credit card fraud, and weapons charges. On June 12, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., Ocean City officers responded to the 100 block of Wicomico Street for a reported theft. The victim stated…
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