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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,
Ocean access restricted along Maryland coast after medical waste washes ashore
Maryland State Parks posted on Facebook that Assateague State Park, as well as other beaches along the Maryland coast, are experiencing a significant amount of medical waste washing onshore. They add that due to this,
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.
Ocean City restricts access to ocean, cites medical waste washing onshore
Sunday afternoon Ocean City officials announced that the ocean has temporarily been closed for swimming and other water-based activities. The closure is due to the discovery of medical waste washing up onshore.
Medical waste washes up along Maryland beaches, prompting Ocean City to close
OCEAN CITY, Md. — Officials along the Eastern Shore are closing down the beaches, but not for the season. According to the Maryland State Parks X account, formerly known as Twitter, a lot of medical waste has been seen washing up on shores throughout Maryland.
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.
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.
Medical waste washes up in Ocean City, Assateague Island forcing closures
The medical waste also washed up in Assateague Island National Seashore which spans Maryland and Virginia. The waste was only found on the Maryland portion of the island, officials said. They have barred beach access on the North End and swimming and wading is forbidden in the Maryland District.
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.
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.
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Ocean City's Busiest Road will be Getting Much Needed Attention From State Officials
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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
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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 ...
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Junior Achievement recognized, receives donation from M&T Bank
Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore was recognized at last week’s Salisbury University football game as the Eastern Shore ...
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Ocean City gets new pizza joint, Pines Café opens in Ocean Pines | What's Going There
From a new pizza joint and Spirit Halloween in Ocean City to the Pines Café in the Berlin/Ocean Pines area, here's all the ...
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