Day two at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ was a good one where I got to speak to a lot of folks that are coming to Fish in OC. I got some reports from guys up here that there were some more stripers caught along the coast so there may be some fish… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Things Are Starting Up
As I finish up day 1 at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, NJ I am happy to report that things are looking up as the weather warms up. We’ve got some chilly days ahead of us in the next week, but overall the temperatures will be rising and more and more species will make… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 15, 2019
It appears schools in Maryland will head back before Labor Day in the near future. It could even occur as early as this summer.With this week’s legislative action, many school systems will quickly get to work on revising their existing school calendars for the 2019-20 school year. In fact, many school systems on the western… Read more »
Guilty Plea In Pot Growing Operation
SNOW HILL — The second of two local men indicted last fall in a sophisticated marijuana-growing operation pleaded guilty this week and was placed on probation for one year.Michael Cluster, 33, of Berlin, was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury last fall on multiple counts including possession of over 10 grams of marijuana, possession… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – March 15, 2019
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocomoke branch library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-3… Read more »
Matt’s Fish Camp Employees Take Part In Delaware Center For Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck Your Shucks” Program
On an unseasonably nice day in February, employees of Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes helped bag oyster shells as part of the Delaware Center for Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck your Shucks” program. Together the group assembled more than 700 bags of oysters. Pictured, from left, are Jana Susenaceva, Ronnie Burkle, Lauren Herlihy, Julie Hemp, Charles… Read more »
Berlin Annexation Plans Advance With Planning Commission Support
BERLIN – Plans for annexation of property near the intersection of Route 818 and Route 50 will move forward following planning commission approval this week.On Wednesday the Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend annexation of slightly more than six acres of property near where Route 818 meets Route 50. The property, owned by Athena… Read more »
OCPD’s Uniform Change To Save Thousands
OCEAN CITY – A subtle change to Ocean City Police Department uniforms is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars.On Monday, Ocean City Police Lt. Glen McIntyre presented the town’s police commission with a new uniform line that will reduce costs and consolidate biking and patrol apparel.“When I took over for Todd Wood downstairs… Read more »
Feasibility Study On Mardela School OK’d
SALISBURY – School leaders this week approved a final feasibility study for improvements at Mardela Middle and High School.On Tuesday, Facility Planner Matt Auchey presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with a completed feasibility study for Mardela Middle and High School. The study included four options for improving the facility, from simple mechanical and… Read more »
New Lax Coach Takes Helm At Decatur
BERLIN- When Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team takes the field against Delmar on Friday, there will be new head coach at the helm for the first time in several years.Merle “Hoffy” Hoffman takes over as boys’ varsity lacrosse coach at Decatur this season after long-time coach Scott Lathroum stepped down following the 2018 season…. Read more »