Body Found On Beach In Ocean City, Police Say: Patch PM

Police are combing a stretch of sand in Ocean City Monday after a body was found there. Maryland has fallen in new school rankings; a boater was airlifted from the port; and two crashes involving those working on Maryland highways were reported in recent days.

Here are the top stories from Maryland Patches on Monday, July 31:

Body Found On Ocean City Beach: Police
Police said a body was found Monday morning on the beach in Ocean City, where a section of shore has been cordoned off for the investigation.

Are Maryland Schools Slipping? Rank Falls In New Survey
A new set of rankings knocks Maryland down a few pegs after an analysis of its schools based on more than a dozen factors, including performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials, among others.

Road Worker Hit By Drunk Driver Dies: Police
A 56-year-old man working on the roadway on MD 175 died Sunday after he was hit by a woman believed to be under the influence of alcohol last week.

• Driver Slams Into 2 State Police Vehicles At Chevy Chase Crash Site
• Boater Airlifted From Seagirt Marine Terminal
• Perseids, Delta Aquarids: Summer Meteor Shower Peak Weekend Ahead
• Arson Cause Of $200K Fire At Pasadena Sports Bar (Update)

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