OCEAN CITY — After a threat of legal action over enforcement of the 30-foot noise rule for Boardwalk street performers, a rule struck down by a federal court three years ago, the Town of Ocean City has apparently acquiesced to a demand filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) earlier this week to halt… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
BIG Dolphin Hits the Board on Day 4 of The MidAtlantic
By Scott LenoxOn day 4 of the 25th MidAtlantic we saw 73 boats fishing out of Ocean City, MD and 68 boats fishing out of Cape May, NJ. There were a lot of fish caught today, but the scales were relatively slow at both ports. The only qualifying fish to hit the leader board did… Read more »
Finally, Commissioners Meetings Will Be Recorded
Worcester County residents will soon be able to watch and listen to what takes place at County Commission meetings online.In this day, it seems logical and obvious that citizens should be able to go on their computers and watch recorded meetings of their elected officials governing. However, for many years, the Worcester County Commissioners were… Read more »
Sea Glass Festival Set For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Sea glass lovers and beachcombers won’t want to miss the 11th Annual North American Sea Glass Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City this weekend.Sponsored by the North American Sea Glass Association (NASGA), the event is open to the public both days. The Friday night, Aug. 25 “Sea… Read more »
The Big Easy On 60 Offers Orleans-Style Fare In OC
OCEAN CITY – A new resort restaurant is bringing the tastes of New Orleans to Ocean City.The Big Easy on 60, located on Coastal Highway at 60th Street, aims to bring a Cajun flavor to a town overrun with crab houses and seafood shacks.“Our food is different and unique,” said Lewis Sherman, the restaurant’s general… Read more »
OC Fall Flag Football League Forming
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football League is getting ready to start with an organizational meeting set for next week.The league formed several years ago as an informal collection of teams representing local businesses gathering each Monday evening in the fall. Over a decade ago, it became an official… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? August 26, 2016
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The typically tidy Ram or Ewe might want to butt out until things are settled on the home front. But get involved and let your Ovine sense of order help restore domestic tranquility.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Bovine’s flair for fine-tuning complicated fiscal dealings comes in handy… Read more »
New Maps Quantify Seismic Testing’s Impact On Marine Life
OCEAN CITY — While the multi-state, multi-jurisdictional effort to prohibit potentially dangerous seismic air gun testing off the mid-Atlantic coast continues, a national advocacy group this week released animated maps illustrating the practice’s impact on marine mammals including whales and dolphins.In mid-March, the federal government reversed course on a controversial plan to lease a vast… Read more »
County School Board Thanks Departing State Official
NEWARK – School system officials expressed their gratitude for years of support from the director of the state’s Interagency Committee on School Construction as his tenure ends.At last week’s meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education issued a proclamation in honor of David Lever, executive director of the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC). In… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – August 26, 2016
OCEAN CITYThe Bayview GrandDirect BayfrontBetween 5th & 6th StDaily 10-44BR/3BA CondosKevin DeckerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty443-235-6552OCEAN CITYBroad Marsh70th Street BaysideMon-Sat 10-5Sun 12-53BR/2FB/2HBTownhomesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN… Read more »