Two people have died in the ocean so far this summer while the Ocean City Beach Patrol was on duty, making the 2014 season the first since 2007 when a drowning has occurred when lifeguards were in the stands.Historically, most drowning incidents in the summer occur before or after the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP)… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Saturday: CK The DJ, 10 p.m.Sunday, June 22:Rob Snyder, 10 p.m.Every Wednesday: DJ SoulfingerEvery Thursday:Local’s Dance Party with BK, 10 p.m.45th Street TaphouseBar & Grille443-664-2201 • 45th St., On The Bay, In The 45th St. VillageFriday, June 20: Mike Justis, 4-7 p.m.Pompous Pie, 8-11 p.m.Saturday, June… Read more »
35th Small Boat Tourney Underway
OCEAN CITY- With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet will get their chance in the spotlight this weekend with the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 35th Annual Small Boat Tournament.The Marlin Club’s annual Small Boat Tournament provides an opportunity for smaller boats to compete… Read more »
Eyewear, Art Boutique Opens In WOC
OCEAN CITY – An Optical Galleria has brought a new art gallery to the area coupled with providing unique eyewear, as both of the boutiques aim to bring out the best in everyone.An Optical Galleria, owned by Niki and Robert Pino, opened in Centreville, Md. located in Queen Anne’s County in August of 2002. The… Read more »
Wicomico Tightens Special Event Alcohol Policies
SALISBURY – Following an internal audit of cash and alcohol handling at Wicomico County festivals, more strict policies have been put in place regarding the sampling of alcohol.A resolution adopting the Wicomico County Festivals Cash and Alcoholic Beverage Handling Audit report came before the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday morning for approval.The resolution states, “under… Read more »
A Week In Business
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Hope and Life Outreach Center (HALO) in Salisbury. HALO operates a daily shelter for those in transition, extended shelter for women/children in transition and daily meals to anyone in the community. Above, Ryan Kirby, Resident Director of Merrill Lynch in Salisbury, presents… Read more »
Angler Lax Club Wins Summer Exposure Title
OCEAN CITY- The Angler Lacrosse Club’s boys’ 13-14 team continued its run of success in the early summer tournament season, winning the championship in their age bracket at the prestigious Hogan’s Summer Exposure tournament in Annapolis last weekend.In late May, the Angler Lacrosse Club, sponsored by the iconic downtown bayfront restaurant, came close at the… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITY12602 Bay Buoy CtWest Harbor VillageSat & Sun 10-63BR/2.5 BA RancherOpen Floor PlanNew Home/UpgradesLale’ LaPointeHarbor Homes443-783-2960WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 10-4Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandTwo 48th StreetOceanfrontDaily 10-5Fully FurnishedPenthouse ResidencesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-723-6290OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108OCEAN CITYCaptains Quarters627A Bayshore DrSat &… Read more »
First Blue Marlin Caught
Much was made of the catch and release of the first white marlin of the summer season off the coast of Ocean City last week and rightfully so in the White Marlin Capital of the World, but no less impressive was the release of the first blue marlin of the season pictured here. The big… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
John Kenneth BehrensOCEAN PINES — John Kenneth Behrens, 81, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, he was the son of the late John Behrens and Gabrielle French Behrens.“Ken” was a devoted owner and operator of Jean & Ken’s Garden Center… Read more »