Not working the day after ChristmasPulling off huge surprises on my kidsNFL on SaturdaysCatered office lunchesJoe Burrow’s Heisman speechChecking out the new stuff with a phone upgradeAmazon Prime’s quick and free shipping to the rescueA positive end to an up-and-down dayShort work weeksChristmas chorus concertsWhen cheap seats have good views
Yearly Archives: 2019
Flat Calm Seas and Jumbo Sea Bass
Just one more shopping day before Christmas to get over to Atlantic Tackle and take advantage of the awesome sales they have going on!We have truly been blessed by some beautiful weather to start this winter. It almost doesn’t feel like winter with warmer than average temperatures, sunny skies and very, very light winds. Captain… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Looks Ahead To Next Year’s Major Issues
BERLIN – Finances, growth and short-term rentals are among the topics to be tackled by Berlin’s elected officials in the coming year.As 2020 approaches, Mayor Gee Williams shared what he expects to be the key issues facing the town in the next 12 months. While Berlin’s financial situation remains a primary concern, Williams says there… Read more »
First Degree Assault In West OC
WEST OCEAN CITY — A homeless man is in critical condition at Shock Trauma in Baltimore and another has been charged with first-degree assault after an incident in West Ocean City last week.Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack were dispatched to assist emergency medical services… Read more »
Incoming Md. Senate President Meets With Local Officials
WEST OCEAN CITY – Unsanctioned special events, farming regulations and education funding were among the many concerns highlighted at a community stakeholder meeting with incoming Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson last week.Last Friday, Senator Mary Beth Carozza hosted a meeting with Ferguson and representatives from key industries in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.“The purpose of… Read more »
Stupid December Fishing
Not stupid in a bad way, stupid like reely, reely good! Throw on some unbelievable weather and I’ve got one terrific fishing report. Pelagics are still snapping out in the canyons, big sea bass are chomping over ocean structure and we’ve even had some rockfish show up inside of three miles for some very happy… Read more »
Fish Up to Five Pounds
Just three shopping days until Christmas!! Atlantic Tackle has got the goods.Happy Saturday folks! After a short blow yesterday, the wind laid right out today and the ocean going boats were greeted by a calm sea and some nice fish.Captain Chris Mizurak of the Angler had a very good day off the beach today with… Read more »
The Fish Sure Bit
It was a very pleasant December day on land today with sunny skies, light winds and decent temps, and it was the same off the beach…..for part of the day. All boats that I got reports from said that it was slick calm this morning, but by lunchtime it was cranking pretty good out of… Read more »
Ocean City Seeks Summary Judgment In Topless Case
OCEAN CITY – Three years of legal positioning over the issue of female toplessness on the beach in Ocean City could be coming to an end soon, as the town has filed a motion for summary judgment in the high-profile civil suit filed in 2018.The motion for summary judgment, and the accompanying memorandum in support,… Read more »
OCES Fourth Grade Apply Geometry Lessons To Building Gingerbread Houses
Students in Faith Murray’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School constructed gingerbread houses during their geometry unit in math. They used their knowledge of area, perimeter, lines, angles and symmetry to build their houses and write about the attributes of each element. Pictured, back from left, are Ricky McFarland, Jayden Ye, Gabe Rodriguez,… Read more »