OCEAN CITY- Young anglers will get their moment in the spotlight this weekend when the Ocean City Marlin Club hosts its 6th Annual Kids Classic Tournament. Throughout the summer, the big boys and girls get to show off their fishing skills practically every weekend with one tournament or another, but the focus during this weekend’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2010
2nd Annual Branch Kreppel Tourney on Tap
OCEAN CITY- The 2nd Annual Branch Kreppel Blue Marlin Tournament, named for a beloved local angler and diver who passed away unexpectedly in 2008, gets underway next weekend with a captain’s meeting and registration on Thursday followed by three full days of fishing action next Friday through Sunday.As an avid diver and owner of Diver… Read more »
23rd Tuna Tournament in the Books
OCEAN CITY- The 23rd Ocean City Tuna Tournament, played out over three days last weekend in West Ocean City, was another big success with plenty of big tuna brought to the scale at the host Ocean City Fishing Center.With stricter bluefin tuna regulations in place, and a somewhat lukewarm start to the summer tuna season,… Read more »
Things I Like
Sand on the floor of my truck A chocolate donut every once in a while Eating on the 2nd floor of the Captain’s Galley An afternoon of sun after a morning of rain Pool parties with a bunch of kids When my boys are both exhausted A big orange When Mondays are over Cruising around… Read more »
People in Society
Snapshots of those lending a helping hand throughout the community
Wounded Warrior Gets Special OC Treatment
OCEAN CITY – A U.S. serviceman wounded in Iraq last month got a hero’s welcome in Ocean City last weekend, thanks in large part to the local American Legion post and an always generous resort community.First Lieutenant Dan Shoemaker got some well-deserved treatment last weekend in Ocean City after a request from the Wounded Warrior… Read more »
Supreme Court Upholds Beach Decision
OCEAN CITY – The U.S. Supreme Court late last month handed down a landmark decision in a case involving beach replenishment efforts in Florida that could have had implications in Maryland.While Ocean City recently received good news about an influx of federal funding for the replenishment of its beaches and dune system in the wake… Read more »
Renewable Energy Ordinance Sought For Berlin Code
BERLIN – Work has begun on a renewable energy ordinance for the town of Berlin, with draft regulations under discussion this week at the Berlin Planning Commission meeting.“We really don’t have anything in the code at all,” said Planning and Zoning Director Chuck Ward Wednesday night at the meeting.Ward said he looked at over a… Read more »
Property Owner Seeks Town Help With Flooding Woes
BERLIN – A homeowner with years of flooding problems on his property learned Monday night he might have to wait for help from the town of Berlin, which just took over official responsibility for stormwater management from the county and state.Resident Mark Rush went before the Berlin Mayor and Council Monday night during the public… Read more »
Local Specialties The Focus At Fenwick Island Mainstay
T.K. DickersonStaff WriterFENWICK ISLAND – Despite numerous regional and even national awards for high quality food, Fenwick Crabhouse puts high value on local product.Owner Scott Fornwalt describes the cozy crab house as “a fun, fast, casual seafood restaurant” with a “concentration on local specialties”. He even features local breweries at the brand new bar.Fornwalt’s description… Read more »