Although it was mostly sunny for most of the day and very nice as far as temperatures go, we had to deal with a stiff northeast wind once again today. It also rained pretty good this evening over at least Ocean City and Ocean Pines so that won’t help bay conditions clean up any. There… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Dirty Water, But the Bluefish Bit
Today’s temperatures felt more like the end of September than the third week in August, but I for one will take it. A strong northeast wind off of the ocean and some passing fronts helped cool it down considerably, but the byproduct of that wind is a rough ocean and a dirty bay. I don’t… Read more »
Blue Marlin Highlight Friday and Stalker Wins Over $800,000 in 2019 MidAtlantic
Tonight was a late one for me as I just returned home from the final night of way ins for the 28th Annual MidAtlantic Tournament. Dave Messick, the crew and I cover the event with photos, videos and the Live broadcast so Friday is a busy night for us with awards that follow scales action. … Read more »
Slow Day at the 2019 MidAtlantic
As we expected early in the week, today’s offshore weather was terrible. The wind was a stiff 20+ knots out of the south and I heard from one captain that fished today that it was “stacked up and rough!” Thanks to that weather only 6 boats of the 156 registered in the 2019 MidAtlantic tournament… Read more »
The Resorter Revisited – August 23, 2019
Summer of 1972Volume XVIIIEdition 7Issue HighlightsRow boat rentals were available from Capt. William Bunting & Son on Talbot Street.Weekly rentals for $175 were being offered at Three Cheers condominium on Baltimore Ave. at 31st Street.Jolly Roger was offering a coupon for free gas at any BP dealer in the country. With each BP fill-up, the recipient… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – August 23, 2019
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Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – August 23, 2019
The hurricane of Aug. 23, 1933, was the single most important event in the history of Ocean City. This week marks the 86th anniversary of the storm.It created the Inlet, separated Assateague from Ocean City and ended the pound fishing and railroad eras forever. The creation of the Inlet made possible the commercial harbor and… Read more »
Wicomico Launches Unique Baseball Field Project
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Recreation & Parks launched a capital campaign for the Project 7 ½ initiative at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury on Tuesday, Aug. 13.Announced in the spring, Project 7 ½ is designed to provide individuals with physical or mental disabilities the opportunity to play the sport of baseball.With a… Read more »
Sheriff Announces Retirements
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will honor three recent retirees with a reception in September.Next month, the office will recognize recent retirees Lt. Richard “Andy” McGee, Lt. Neil Adams and Sgt. Michael Lupiwok with a retirement celebration.“These three outstanding employees represent over 80 years of combined experience and service to the… Read more »
Star Charities Donates To Achilles Of Maryland
Star Charities founder Anna Foultz and other volunteers from the Ocean Pines nonprofit presented a check to Achilles of Maryland at Veterans Memorial Park last week. The funds will be used to help sponsor combat-wounded veterans during the annual Marine Corps Marathon, held in Arlington, Va. and Washington, DC. Submitted Photos