OCEAN CITY — There are so many great things about Ocean City’s beaches. Fresh air, warm sand, rolling waves, friendly faces. The list could go on and on. But, let’s face it. seagulls would not make the list.Seagulls are a nuisance, hovering overhead, squawking loudly, stealing food. Personally, many could do without them. And so… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Winter Bus Service Reduction Headed To State For Approval
OCEAN CITY – The modification of the late night bus shift in the winter months is being forwarded to the Maryland Transportation Administration after a public hearing held this week over the matter met no opposition.According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, in May of 2010 during budget discussions the Mayor and City Council chose… Read more »
Paid Parking Petition Has Met Signature Goal, Organizers Say
OCEAN CITY – A petition opposing newly installed areas of paid parking around the resort has received sufficient numbers of signatures, according to organizers, but the effort will continue until this month’s deadline.Last month the majority of the City Council voted to approve an ordinance that will enact new areas of paid parking to bring… Read more »
Open Water Swim Benefit Planned For Saturday
OCEAN CITY — Regional businesses and swimming enthusiasts are sponsoring an Open Water Swim in Ocean City this month to benefit the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program. The event features one-mile, three-mile and nine-mile distances for qualifying swimmers of all ages Saturday, July 20, beginning at 10 a.m.“This is a wonderful opportunity for both… Read more »
Surf Shop, Promoter Team Up For Beach Movies
OCEAN CITY – Bring a blanket, beach chair or plop right down in the sand and enjoy Quiet Storm’s Surf and Skate Movies on the Beach in Ocean City on the beach downtown.Quiet Storm in collaboration with local promoter, Brad Hoffman known as B-Rad MC, are playing free surf and skate movies on the beach… Read more »
Once A Hobby, Now A Passion For Crazy Ladyz Owners
OCEAN CITY – The owners of Crazy Ladyz, Jan Patterson-Hohman and Louise Reardon, worked for many years in a “man’s world” until they picked up a hobby in fashion and turned it into a new career.Patterson-Hohman explained she worked as a headhunter for 35 years in the Washington D.C. area finding others’ jobs in the… Read more »
New Virtual Bus Pass Now Available In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Electronic Transaction Systems (ETS), a leader in Mobile Payment Technology and Integrated Payment Solutions, has announce that through its partnership with the Town of Ocean City, visitors and residents to the resort will now be able to use virtual passes to board and ride any Ocean City bus.By using the PMoney Digital… Read more »
Early Plane Crash Report Released
OCEAN CITY — More details have emerged on the fatal June 30 plane crash that claimed the lives of two off-duty Ocean City police officers as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary investigation report.On Sunday, June 30, a two-seat Nanchang CJ-6A plane piloted by OCPD Officer Tom Geoghegan with Pfc. Joshua… Read more »
Big Eye Tuna Highlight Tourney; ‘No Quarter’ Holds On For $243K Payout
OCEAN CITY — Epic is the only word to describe the 26th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament, which saw an historic run of big-eyes on the first day of the event including the eventual winner, a 253-pounder caught by the crew on the “No Quarter.”While heavy rain pounded the resort area throughout much of the… Read more »
113 Dolphin Spotted In Aquarium’s Annual Count
OCEAN CITY – Staff from the National Aquarium Animal Rescue program were joined by volunteers last Friday for the annual Maryland Dolphin Count. This year, 113 dolphins were sighted.Volunteers of all ages came out between 8-11 a.m. to help record dolphin sightings at four locations along the Eastern Shore of Maryland – Assateague State Park… Read more »