New State Record Sheepshead Caught Off Coast

New State Record Sheepshead Caught Off Coast

OCEAN CITY — Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials this week confirmed a Carroll County teenager last weekend set a new state record with an 18-pound sheepshead caught off the Ocean City coast last Friday.The DNR announced the 18-pound sheepshead caught by angler Robert Martin, 17, of Carroll County, set the new state record… Read more »

A Week In Business – October 6, 2017

The Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront and the Di Filippo family celebrated its new hotel in Ocean City last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony in collaboration with Fisher Architecture, Ocean City Development Corporation and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries. The new boutique hotel replaced the Royalton Hotel and now includes 54… Read more »

Pines GM Studying Struggling Amenities

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage operations are under total review following the installation of the community’s new general manager.General Manager John Bailey, who took over management of the association Sept. 11, told the board of directors last week he was reviewing each aspect of food and beverage operations.“Finding a short-term… Read more »

OC Way Beyond Tough Talk Time

OC Way Beyond Tough Talk Time

It’s nothing short of a miracle more people were not seriously injured or killed last weekend in Ocean City. It was a nightmare.The town was overrun with young car enthusiasts intent on raising hell on the streets of Ocean City, damaging anything they wanted, drinking wherever they wanted, littering to ridiculous proportions and wreaking havoc… Read more »

Things I Like – October 6, 2017

Positive sideline parentsNew appetizers for dinnerA fresh shaveWhen coaches set a good example for their playersVolunteersHandmade gifts from my kidsBig cities with old architectureThe last pool dip of the yearYoung talent on a stageAny breakfast meatThe NFL’s camouflage apparel

Worcester Youth Earns Award For CASA Program

Worcester Youth Earns Award For CASA Program

BERLIN – Worcester Youth & Family was recently recognized as a 2017 Angels in Adoption® award recipient.Senator Chris Van Hollen selected Worcester Youth & Family to represent Maryland as a 2017 Angels in Adoption® awardee for the organization’s dedication to positive child welfare practices. The Congressional Coalition Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in… Read more »

OC Okays Directional Boring Changes

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved an ordinance tightening the regulations for directional boring under city roadways for pipes, cables and other utilities after a final tweak in the permit application fee structure.Last spring, the Mayor and Council briefly imposed a temporary moratorium on directional drilling, a technique used frequently by utility companies… Read more »