Nice Day on the Rip

We had another beautiful day in and around Ocean City today with sunny skies, warm temps and very light winds.  I took the Cape May / Lewes Ferry to New Jersey and back today and we didn’t feel a ripple on either trip.  Fishing was good for those that went too so it was a… Read more »

Alumni Speak To Decatur Students

Alumni Speak To Decatur Students

BERLIN — Stephen Decatur advanced placement biology and bio-med students last week got a rare first-hand glimpse at how their hard work and perseverance could pay dividends when two alumni who are now working medical professionals returned to their alma mater.Dr. Tammy Donoway, who graduated in 1999 and Jordan Braniff, who graduated in 2004, last… Read more »

10th Memorial Day Tourney In The Books

10th Memorial Day Tourney In The Books

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 10th Annual Memorial Day Tournament last weekend was a big success. In the tuna division, it was the crew on the Primary Search (pictured above) taking first-place with a 40.2-pounder worth $5,085. The Primary Search also took second place with a 39.6-pounder worth $1.462. The crew on the… Read more »

OC Beach Patrol Overcomes Recruitment Challenges

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) had a full complement of lifeguards in the stands over the holiday weekend, despite continued challenges in recruiting.During a budget work session in April, long-time OCBP Captain Butch Arbin presented his department’s fiscal year 2020 spending plan and perhaps the biggest takeaway from the presentation were… Read more »

Berlin OKs Water, Sewer Fee Hikes

Berlin OKs Water, Sewer Fee Hikes

BERLIN –  Town officials formally approved the increases in water and sewer rates discussed at this spring’s budget work sessions at a meeting this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council approved a resolution increasing water rates 5% and sewer rates 25%. A rate study by Davis, Bowen and Friedel (DBF) indicated that those increases should… Read more »