OCEAN CITY- Local surfer Gavin Bren made a big splash last week in a Rip Curl Grom Search qualifying event in New Smyrna, Fla., winning his division to advance to Race to the Ranch and the national finals later this year.The Rip Curl Grom Search series returned for the 22nd time this year and the… Read more »
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28th Poor Girl’s Open a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The 28th Poor Girl’s Open last weekend was once again a big success with plenty of fish caught and, most importantly, another big donation to the American Cancer Society.Sandwiched between the White Marlin Open and the MidAtlantic Tournaments, the Poor Girl’s Open gives the resort’s lady anglers an opportunity to shine in the… Read more »
Naked Women Arrested For Pool Dip
OCEAN CITY — Two New York women were arrested for indecent exposure after resort police found them trespassing at a private pool at a downtown apartment complex.Around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to Robin Drive for a report of two females trespassing in the pool at the rear… Read more »
Aquarium Releases 2 Rehabbed Sea Turtles
ASSATEAGUE – Two rehabilitated sea turtles were sent back into the ocean from the beach at Assateague State Park, the first public release since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team last Thursday released two Kemp’s ridley sea turtles from the beach at Assateague in front of a large crowd of… Read more »
Petition Seeks To Rename Road ‘Gavin Knupp Way’
BERLIN – A petition drive launched last week to consider renaming a portion of Grays Corner Road in memory of a 14-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run collision appears to be gaining momentum and there is some precedent for the practice.Around 10:45 p.m. on July 11, a black Mercedes driving eastbound on Grays Corner Road,… Read more »
Ocean City Moves Ahead With Lumber Bid, Keeping Boardwalk Project On Schedule
OCEAN CITY — The second phase of a major Boardwalk re-decking project will go off as planned this fall after resort officials this week approved a recommendation for the low bid for the lumber for the project.The complete re-decking of the Boardwalk has been in the works for a number of years and the first… Read more »
Tram Supervisors Lauded For Boardwalk Fire Actions
OCEAN CITY – Two Boardwalk tram supervisors were recognized this month for their heroic actions in averting potential disaster when a fire broke out last month in the basement of a downtown Boardwalk apartment building.Around 10 p.m., July 12, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to a working fire at the Colony Apartments on… Read more »
Decatur Alumnus Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
BERLIN – A local hero and Stephen Decatur High School graduate who has risen to some of the highest ranks in the U.S. Department of Defense added another feather to his impressive cap last week.Decatur graduate Robert Hastings was inducted into the Defense Information School (DINOS) Hall of Fame at a special ceremony at Fort… Read more »
28th Poor Girl’s Open Gets Underway
OCEAN CITY- With the drama of the White Marlin Open subsided, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight this weekend with the return of the Poor Girl’s Open for the 28th year.The Poor Girl’s Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the White Marlin Open, was founded in 1994 by… Read more »
Ocean City Lacrosse Classic a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Lacrosse Classic held last weekend was once again a hugesuccess with some of the top men’s and women’s players competing for four days culminatingwith championship games on Sunday.In the Men’s Elite A Division, it was Barley’s Backyard going 4-0 and beating Harry’s Bar, 9-8, in the championship game. In the… Read more »