(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — In 1977, Ray McDonald was ready to get out of Woodlawn. He’d finished with both high school and his high school sweetheart.“Rather than… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Historian and former Ocean City lifeguard Robert M. Craig has published an illustrated book entitled “Maryland’s Ocean City Beach Patrol” (Arcadia Press).Craig is the son and namesake of Captain Robert S. Craig who headed the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) from 1946-1987. The younger Craig served on the beach patrol from 1960-65… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials expressed concern regarding the dilapidated condition of a vacant house on Flower Street this week.At the July 8 meeting of the town council, Councilman Dean Burrell asked staff what was being done about the property at the corner of Flower and Showell streets. The vacant house on the property, which has already… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A local man with decades of experience in the restaurant and bar industry is bringing Caribbean flare and flavor to West Ocean City.Located at the Alamo Motel complex in West Ocean City, Caribbean Joe’s Bar and Grille features an assortment of drinks, fresh food and an atmosphere that brings the Caribbean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District last weekend hosted the Maryland State Surfing Championships with champs crowned in several age groups and divisions.The state championships were held last weekend at 35th Street, the second in a summer-long contest series for Delmarva ESA. Over 60 surfers ranging in age from five to 70… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean Games return to the resort on Saturday for the seventh year with hundreds of participants expected to compete in various long-distance swimming all for a good cause.The 7th annual event features a nine-mile open ocean swim off the beach in Ocean City. The course will run parallel to the beach and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 32nd Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament last weekend was a big success with two boats sharing first place for the single heaviest tuna and three boats winning over $200,000 in prize money.Last weekend’s event was one of the biggest ever with 109 boats competing for a share of over $800,000 in prize… Read more »
Stephen Decatur varsity wrestling standout Anya Knappenberger last weekend finished seventh in the 117-pound weight class at the 2019 USA Wrestling 16-under Women’s Freestyle National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota against the best wrestlers in the country. Pictured above is Knappenberger at the national championship meet representing Maryland. Last winter, Knappenberger won the first-ever girls’… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 6th Annual Big Fish Classic returns next weekend with the first of two 32-hour fishing segments in search of the largest fish of any species.The Big Fish Classic is set for next Thursday through Sunday on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Young anglers will get their moment in the spotlight this weekend when the Ocean City Marlin Club hosts its 15th Annual Kid’s Classic Tournament.The event is open to all anglers age 19 or younger and will take place in the waters in and around the resort area from the back bays to the… Read more »