West Ocean City News

OCEAN CITY --It's no fantasy. A local family is auctioning off a private bayside island in the shadow of the Ocean City skyline, complete with its own sandy beachfront and hunting lodge.

" Almost lost among the many stories to come out of last week's historic coastal storm was the tale of a 50-foot fishing vessel that broke from its moorings at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City and nearly drifted out to sea before becoming stranded behind Assateague Island.

A West Ocean City electrician who needs money to keep his business going is auctioning a private bayside island that features a sandy beach and hunting lodge.

Looking for something different for your Christmas list? Why not choose an island.

OCEAN PINES -- James Franklin Hudson, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

WEST OCEAN CITY -- A man faces second-degree assault charges after police said he seriously injured his wife while drunk.

WEST OCEAN CITY - A man faces second-degree assault charges after police say he seriously injured his wife while drunk.

On Oct. 30, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota called on Americans to make an 'emergency house call' and protest the impending threat of government-run health care.

Applebee's will offer today a free entree to veterans and all active-duty military at all of its locations, including those in Salisbury and West Ocean City.

SALISBURY - When her 16-year-old spent three days out of school because of flu-like symptoms, Marilyn James relied on disinfectant spray and wipes to prevent her other children from getting sick, too.

Mayor Rick Meehan knows that the likelihood of dualizing Route 90 in the next few years is slim, but more importantly, he says that the conversation needs to become serious now for the future planning of Ocean City.

What seemed like a simple yes or no question, has perhaps turned into a bit of a political stalemate.

WEST OCEAN CITY -- If ever there was a test for the man's best friend adage it's this: dressing your Yorkshire terrier as a French maid, in a hat, starched white dress with black bow in the back and miniature feather duster and knowing she still loves you.

" A Fruitland man suspected of taking items from unlocked vehicles in West Ocean City was charged with rogue and vagabond and failure to obey a lawful order last week after fleeing from a Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy and jumping into the Assawoman Bay before eventually being taken into custody.

All Walks of Life Outreach Ministries Laurel Today at 7 a.m. a leadership summit will be held conducted by Apostle Randy Jones, and at 6 p.m. there will be a youth harvest party.

" When trick-or-treaters young and old head out for the annual Halloween tradition tomorrow, the scariest sights they might see are the "No Candy at This Residence" signs posted on the doors of dozens of registered sex offenders in the area.

BERLIN - The Maryland State Police in Berlin and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office have been investigating numerous incidents in the West Ocean City area that involved the theft of items from unlocked vehicles.

OCEAN CITY -- In the past two weeks, more than 15 people have been victims of random thefts in West Ocean City.

A group of nonprofit organizations, the town of Ocean City and Worcester County have a chance to transform an old, unused landfill into a recreational site, creating another great opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy our beautiful natural resources.

A West Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week after allegedly chasing another man around a residence in Ocean Pines with a knife.