OCEAN CITY- The 5th Annual Branch Kreppel Blue Marlin Tournament, named for a beloved local angler and diver who passed away in 2008, got underway today with the first of three official fishing days. As the name of the event implies, blue marlin are the target species for the tournament, which has become a precursor… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Heels and Reels Returns Next Week
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 39th White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun next weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 5th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament. The ladies-only tournament gets underway next Thursday with registration and… Read more »
9th Annual Kid’s Classic a Huge Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 9th Annual Kids Classic tournament last weekend was a big success with fish of all shapes and sizes hauled in by young anglers and lots of money raised for a great cause. Throughout the summer, the big boys and girls get to show off their fishing prowess practically… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Presents Check For $600 To Worcester County GOLD
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented a check for $600 to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity). Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s Jim Spicknal, GOLD Board member Janice Novak and Kiwanis Club President Barb Peletier.
White Marlin Open to Celebrate 40th Year
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City will once again become the center of the sportfishing universe starting August 5 when hundreds of anglers and thousands of spectators gather in the resort for the milestone 40th White Marlin Open. For four decades, the White Marlin Open has been one of the highlights of the summer season in Ocean… Read more »
Sammy Foundation Golf Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- The 9th Annual Sammy Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual fundraiser held in honor of a young Ocean City boy who tragically died after falling through the ice at Northside Park in 2003, got underway today at the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point with the associated Jam for Sam event slated… Read more »
OC Council Supports Bond Tax Exemption
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council last week approved a measure of support for the preservation of tax-exempt financing. City Solicitor Guy Ayres presented the Mayor and Council a resolution opposing any efforts by Congress to eliminate or limit the federal tax-exemption on interest earned from municipal bonds. The resolution states, “Congress… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With new facts to work with, you should feel more confident in moving ahead. But continue to do so at an unhurried pace so you can spot details you might otherwise miss.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Taking on that new workplace project could be one of your smarter… Read more »
Bay Wade-In, Blow It Up For Clean Water Planned Saturday
BERLIN — As part of Swimmable Waters Weekend, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and Assateague Coastkeeper invites the public to the Second Annual Isle of Wight Bay Wade-In on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Isle of Wight Nature Park, located off Route 90 at St. Martin Neck Road (between the bridges.) A wade-in… Read more »
Bank Robbery Suspect Eludes Police In Resort
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police on Thursday were still seeking a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of the Susquehanna Bank on 94th Street early Wednesday morning amid new information that appears to indicate the suspect was in no hurry to flee the scene. Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, an unidentified suspect walked… Read more »