OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for this week’s White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area enjoyed a big weekend with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 3rd Annual Heels and Reels Tournament with winners in several categories.The ladies-only tournament got underway last Friday with the first of two official fishing… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
18th OC Lacrosse Classic Underway
OCEAN CITY- The fastest game on two feet takes center stage in and around Ocean City this weekend when some of the top men’s and women’s lacrosse teams in the country descend on the resort for the 18th Annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic.The annual tournament got underway yesterday with opening round games in the Masters… Read more »
“Tighten Up” Holding on in WMO
OCEAN CITY- As of late yesterday afternoon, the talk around the 2011 White Marlin Open was as much about what had not happened yet as what had happened so far.As of Thursday afternoon, a single qualifying white marlin sat atop the leaderboard in the glamour division, a whopping 86.5-pounder caught by angler Brian Kline of… Read more »
Magic Run Ends for Berlin All Stars
BERLIN- After four tough games in as many days, the Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Stars finally ran out of gas, and pitching, last Friday, falling to Massapequa of New York, 22-0, in the Mid-Atlantic championship in Rhode Island.Berlin’s magical run started with a District 8 championship back on July 13 and continued a week later… Read more »
New Pollution Prevention Plan Targets OC’s Downtown First
OCEAN CITY – A summer intern in the Environmental Engineering Department impressed the Mayor and City Council this week after she and Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer presented a plan to help prevent the polluting issues involved in the downtown area.Blazer and student intern Leslie Hurley presented a Pollution Prevention and Habitat Enhancement Plan this week…. Read more »
Resort Trash Dumpers Beware
OCEAN CITY — With the hope of stemming an ongoing problem, the City Council agreed this week to increase the fine for illegally dumping trash in Ocean City.City Manager Dennis Dare said one of the benefits to living in Ocean City is trash collection is paid for through resident, property owner and business owner taxes…. Read more »
Casino Revenues Figures Confirm Summer Spike
BERLIN- While it should come as no surprise, given the 300,000-plus visitors to the resort area for much of the month, the July numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs spiked up considerably after months of modest incremental gains.The Casino at Ocean Downs grossed just over $5.3 million in July, up substantially from the $3.8… Read more »
Huey Memorial Coming To Ocean City Airport Soon
OCEAN CITY – A historical Huey helicopter has arrived to its new home, the Ocean City Municipal Airport, where it will be put on display for all to see.According to the Ocean City Aviation Association (OCAA), the Huey Memorial will represent more than the Vietnam War. The display is in honor of all who has… Read more »
Group Rallying For Childhood Friend
FRANKFORD, Del. — After learning that multiple organ transplants will be needed to save the life of one of their childhood friends, a group of past and current Sussex County residents are rallying the community with a fundraiser to help pay for the operations and subsequent aftercare.Prudence Sanders, 36, was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes 25… Read more »
Sales Tax Free Holiday Week Returns With Mixed Expectations
OCEAN CITY — Maryland is once again planning on hosting a Sales Tax Free Holiday Aug. 14-20, but opinions vary amongst retailers as to just how much business the event has delivered in years past.The holiday, which has been hosted sporadically over the last few years, offers consumers in Maryland one week without the standard… Read more »