Although not always in the public arena, many conversations have been taking place in Ocean City in recent years over the changing demographic of the resort visitors. Concerns have been expressed that not as many families are visiting the area and less wholesome vacationers are influencing the area in a negative way.While those sorts of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Berlin Wind Turbine Needs A Fix
BERLIN — Until a major part can be replaced Berlin’s first wind turbine is stuck spinning its wheels, or in this case blades, without producing usable power.The creator of the turbine hopes to have the issue fixed within a few months so that the machine, which is a small prototype, can be used to collect… Read more »
Wind Farm Study On Marine Life Impact Planned
OCEAN CITY — State and federal scientists will soon undertake a study to determine the possible impacts a field of wind turbines could have on marine life in the area.In early July, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the auction of a vast tract of roughly 80,000 acres off the coast of… 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/UpgradesKathy ClarkHarbor Homes443-366-2814WEST 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 »
Fitzgerald To Headline August At Center For The Arts
OCEAN CITY — One of the area’s most renowned artists, Kevin Fitzgerald, will headline the Art League of Ocean City’s August gallery offerings with a reception on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited and complimentary refreshments will… Read more »
‘Jackass’ Cast Member Arrested In OC
OCEAN CITY — Some high profile members of the “Jackass” troupe caused a brief stir in Ocean City this week and were evicted from their Boardwalk hotel early Wednesday morning.Around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police responded to the Oceanview Grill at the Quality Inn at 16th Street in the Boardwalk for a report… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Hopeful For CruisinCompromise In OCEditor:While researching the Maryland vehicle code, I found your May 25 article discussing the various opinions and positions of the residents and the organizers of the Cruisin’ Ocean City car show. I first want to compliment you on a well written article, but I also want to add my own personal anecdote.Our… Read more »
Police, Banks Issue Security Alerts After Uptick In Fraud, Scams
OCEAN CITY — Authorities are advising residents and visitors this week to carefully monitor their credit and debit card accounts after a recent cyber attack that compromised the security of numerous processing companies nationwide, including several in the resort area.According to Ocean City Police, an out-of-state credit card processing company had their systems compromised with… Read more »
41st Annual White Marlin Open Returns To Ocean City Next Week; Live Bait Ban Instituted For Billfish This Year
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will once again become the center of the sportfishing universe on Monday when hundreds of anglers and thousands of spectators gather in the resort for the 41st Annual White Marlin Open.The White Marlin Open is annually one of the highlights of the summer season in Ocean City, a kind of… Read more »
Berlin Sweeps First Two in Little League World Series
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League Intermediate team got off to a fast start this week in the Little League World Series in California, sweeping its first two games to advance in the winner’s bracket.Berlin last Friday won the region championship in New York to advance to the Little League Intermediate World Series at Max Baer… Read more »