OCEAN CITY- After the drama of the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open subsides, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight this weekend with the return of the Poor Girl’s Open for the 22nd year.The Poor Girl’s Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the White Marlin Open, was… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Proposed Arcade Regs Opposed
OCEAN CITY — Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) this week fired off a letter to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency urging a revision to proposed new regulations that could threaten traditional Boardwalk arcades and other family-oriented entertainment centers across the state.Last year, the Lottery and Gaming Control Agency proposed new regulations that would… Read more »
Two Million-Dollar Fish Win White Marlin Open’s Top Prizes; Tuna Division Settled On Final Day
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia Beach woman’s 94-pound white marlin held on for first place and $1.18 million in the 42nd White Marlin Open, but a qualifying white weighed on the tournament’s last day stole a little of her thunder.After two days of no qualifying white marlin weighed at the scale at host Harbour Island,… Read more »
New County Emergency Radio System To Cost $5M
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will spend close to $5 million to fund a new radio system for emergency services personnel.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to spend $4.8 million with Virginia’s Harris Corporation to outfit Worcester County Emergency Services with new radios.“The current radio system has, much like any other electronic equipment, reached what the… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
A big change of late around the house is the fact my kids are starting to embrace the joy of sleeping.Up until a couple months ago, both my kids were always out of bed by 6 in the morning. Not only were they awake, but they were up, full of energy and ready to do… Read more »
Teacher Charged With Sex Offenses
POCOMOKE — A Worcester County Public School teacher has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor and sexual assault after an investigation into the alleged inappropriate touching of female students during school hours over a period of two years.In June, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) initiated an investigation into… Read more »
Knife Threat Leads To Charges For Area Woman
OCEAN CITY — A Berlin woman faces first-degree assault charges this week after first slashing the tires of a bicycle at a downtown residence and then allegedly turning the knife on a man attempting to prevent her from leaving.Around 2 a.m. last Thursday, an OCPD officer responded to a residence on St. Louis Ave. for… Read more »
Painter Documents Weekend’s Inlet Rescue On Canvas
OCEAN CITY — One local artist participating in an Art League of Ocean City event near the Inlet on Sunday is credited for initiating the rescue of a body-boarder in distress, while a second artist instantly captured the emergency situation on canvas.Sunday morning was a typical one in downtown Ocean City in August with fishermen… Read more »
Bomshell’s Personal Styling Approach Embraced By Many
OCEAN CITY – At Bomshell Boutique, which is located on Route 50 in West Ocean City, customers can have a glass of wine and be personally styled with affordable one-of-a-kind fashion.Bomshell Boutique Owner Gina March began her business operating from home, relying on word of mouth and social media to draw attention. Starting with a… Read more »
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