After another beautiful fall day here in Ocean City I had some terrific reports come in from folks doing damage on some really tasty bottom fish. The day started a little foggy, but by late morning the sun was shining and it was unseasonably warm at over 80 degrees. A cold front moves into the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Marlin Club Hands Out Seasonal Awards
OCEAN CITY- With another successful summer season in the books, the Ocean City Marlin Club last weekend handed out its annual seasonal awards to the winners in several categories.Club members released a total of 2,838 white marlin during the summer season, along with 138 blue marlin. The award for the very first white marlin of… Read more »
Showell Elementary Students Describe Theme Of Story
How The Oceanfront Used To Look
Motel Row developed in the mid-1950s and early 1960s in part because of the post-World War II “baby boom” and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Easier travel to the beach and the desire of young families for casual accommodations with easy parking spurred the development of the vacant land between 15 and 33rd… Read more »
Chopper Star In Ocean City For 811 Car Unveiling
OCEAN CITY – Those attending the 2016 Miss Utility’s Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference in Ocean City Wednesday night got a first look at the new 811 car, a Corvette designed to spread the message on safe digging.One Call Concepts, conference sponsor and manager of Miss Utility’s call center, partnered with Paul Teutul Jr.,… Read more »
Juvenile Services To Find New Home On Public Works Campus
OCEAN CITY — In what could be a win-win for all involved, it appears there could be a permanent home for a holding area for juvenile arrestees in Ocean City as part of a $25 million overhaul of the resort’s public works campus adjacent to the Public Safety Building and police headquarters.The town’s Public Works… Read more »
Students At OC Elementary School Enjoy “Mix And Match” Spirit Day
39th O.C. Softball Tourney Returns
OCEAN CITY- The 39th Annual O.C. Beach Softball Tournament is set to return next weekend with a full slate of games and other contests at Northside Park all for a worthy cause.The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) will sponsor the 39th annual men’s and women’s softball with a variety of events from October 28-30…. Read more »
South Point Bike Lane Idea Rejected Over Cost
BERLIN – Citing the cost associated with the project, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed not to pursue one citizen’s request to install a bike lane along South Point Road.Based on a recommendation from Worcester County Public Works Director John Tustin, the commissioners opted not to build a bike lane but rather to install “share the… Read more »
Proposed Changes To Poultry Regs Tabled In Worcester
SNOW HILL – A draft of new poultry regulations was sent back to the drawing board as the Worcester County Commissioners opted not to introduce the bill at this week’s legislative session.On Tuesday, none of the commissioners offered the support needed to send the proposed regulations on to public hearing. The regulations, put forth in… Read more »