OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament returns next weekend for the 61st time as the “granddaddy” of resort area fishing tournaments.While it may lack the glamour and high payouts of the White Marlin Open, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 60th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament trumps all… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Worcester Agencies Discuss Policing Efforts At Forum
BERLIN – Talk of crime, recruitment and citizen involvement highlighted a community policing forum hosted last week by the Worcester County NAACP.Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey, Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing, Pocomoke City Police Lt. Brian Craven and Snow Hill Police Chief Andy McGee shared insight and answered questions… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 23, 2019
“One Perfect Day.”That’s how Surfers Healing is described by many.Last week was our family’s fourth time participating in Surfers Healing, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in Ocean City on Aug. 14.Surfers Healing is a traveling camp providing children with Autism and other developmental disabilities the opportunity to go surfing under the caring and professional guidance… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk- August 23, 2019
In a veiled threat to not vote for a proposed room tax increase this spring, Worcester County Commissioner Josh Nordstrom was playing politics. It was obvious and he’s fine with everyone knowing it.Nordstrom was most likely never going to vote against raising the room tax from 4.5% to 5% — an 11% percent increase –… Read more »
County Delays Legislation On EDU Allocation; Officials Seek Appeal Process Before Vote
SNOW HILL – County leaders again delayed approving a resolution to establish standard sewer flow calculations after a public hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to postpone approval of standard sewer flow calculations until an appeal process was worked into the legislation. That would provide developers with recourse if they’re asked to… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – August 23, 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Despite your Aries penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current situation develops. It could surprise you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Taking on the role of peacemaker in a disruptive environment is a challenge…. Read more »
Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 Ladies Auxiliary Announce Winner
The winner of the drawing sponsored by Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 Ladies Auxiliary for the “New England” style lighthouse and keeper’s cottage model was Nancy Lukowski of Ocean City. The auxiliary’s fundraisers benefit ongoing charities including the Elks National Foundation, the Cricket Center, Wreaths Across America and Coats for Kids.
Martial Arts Facility Seeks New Partnership With Schools
SALISBURY – The connections of a Salisbury martial arts school are seeking support from the Wicomico County Board of Education to reenter the school system following incidents of sex abuse at the facility.Last week, Justin Garner with Mitchell’s Martial Arts came before the Wicomico County Board of Education in the public comment portion of its… Read more »
Restaurateur’s Death Tough For Community
Like everyone else, we were shocked to learn Sunday of the untimely passing of The Shark on the Harbor co-owner and executive chef Travis Wright. He was 45.Wright came to Ocean City in the late 1990s and in 2000 opened The Shark in Ocean City. This newspaper became an advertising partner with the restaurant soon… Read more »
Council OKs 67th Another Land Purchase For Treatment Plant
OCEAN CITY — The next piece of the property-acquisition puzzle for a future water treatment plant started to fall into place this week with an early approval of the Sandpiper Energy parcel on 67th Street for around $1.1 million.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved an ordinance on first-reading authorizing the purchase of a parcel… Read more »