UPDATE: Ocean City beach remains closed into Wednesday, with new update from town
The town of Ocean City added an update Wednesday to its official page stating why, as of Wednesday afternoon, the beach remains closed to swimmers.
Medical debris decreased ‘significantly’ in Ocean City Monday, officials say, but swimming still off limits
Swimming is still off limits in Ocean City as medical waste, including hypodermic needles, continue to wash ashore. Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald said in a statement Monday evening the amount of debris has “significantly decreased,
After medical waste washed ashore, some Maryland beaches ‘hope to reopen’ oceanfront access within days
State and local officials at oceanfront beaches from Delaware to Virginia that closed due to medical waste washing ashore are hopeful that they could reopen to the public “in the next few days.”
Latest on medical waste on beaches: Ocean City's closed into Monday out of 'caution'
"As of this (Monday) morning, the waste and medical debris on the (Ocean City) beach is considerably less than yesterday.," according to the town.
Needles, syringes among medical waste washing ashore on some Maryland beaches
Maryland State Parks announce Assateague State Park and other beaches are restricting ocean access after medical waste is found washing ashore.
Maryland Leading Investigation Into Where Washed Up Medical Debris is Coming From
Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of medical waste that washed up along Delmarva's coastline, impacting areas from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to Chincoteague, Virginia. The
UPDATE: Medical waste forces closures of beaches at Ocean City, Assateague, Chincoteague
Ocean City and Assateague beaches in Maryland were closed Sunday due to a "significant amount of medical waste" washing up onshore. What we know.
Swimming restricted at Ocean City, Assateague beaches due to ‘medical waste’
Water access was restricted Sunday afternoon at Ocean City and surrounding beaches after officials say a “significant” amount of medical waste had washed ashore.
Ocean City, Maryland, beaches close after medical waste washes ashore
Some beaches in Ocean City, Maryland, have been shut down after medical waste – including syringes and pill bottles – washed ashore. Some beaches were only closed to swimming, while others restricted all access. Authorities told beachgoers to wear shoes in the sand.
Officials hope to restore ocean access cut off after medical waste washed up
State and federal officials hope to be able to reopen beaches up and down the Delmarva peninsula to swimming by this weekend, ...
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Ocean City's Busiest Road will be Getting Much Needed Attention From State Officials
Maryland's State Highway Administration has added Coastal Highway to its Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The road was seen as ...
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Teen in life-threatening condition after Ocean City hit-and-run, NY suspect arrested
The Ocean City Police Department is investigating a Friday night hit-and-run crash that has left a teen with life-threatening ...
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Ocean City, Dewey Beach deck parties and more keep shoulder season rocking at beaches
With the shoulder season upon us, beach hot spots are presenting live music galore — with much of it being held outside. Here ...
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A Worcester County Teenager Continues to Fight for his Life After Bikefest Hit and Run
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- 16 year old Tyler Walsh was hit by a motorcycle on Friday, September 13th. The crash is shining a ...
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Ocean City announces big change for Springfest 2025. Here's when it will take place
Ocean City has announced a big change for the 34th anniversary of Springfest in 2025, moving it up on the resort's calendar ...
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Ocean City, Somerset County firefighters get big federal funding boost for protective gear
Maryland Sens. Cardin and Van Hollen announce more than $500,000 in federal funding for firefighters in Ocean City and ...