Ocean City, Maryland is fondly referred to as the “White Marlin Capital of The World” and if some of the Fish in OC fleet continues on the trail that they are blazing Ocean City may also start being referred to as the “Tautog Capital of the World.” There are some big fish off of our… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2020
Winter Wellness Promotion Planned
OCEAN CITY – A new Winter Wellness promotion is encouraging locals and visitors alike to rest, relax and rejuvenate by the sea.Throughout the months of January and February, local hotels, fitness studios and organizations will offer packages and activities as part of a resort-wide Winter Wellness promotion.Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) Executive Director Susan Jones… Read more »
Combined Toy, Food Drive A Success
OCEAN CITY — Hundreds of toys and non-perishable food items were collected and delivered by first responders to families in Worcester County this month.During the holiday season, the Ocean City firefighter union, IAFF 4269 typically adopts seniors at the Berlin Nursing Home as the beneficiaries of the union’s annual charitable event.However, because of COVID, that… Read more »
Some Area First Responders Get Shots
OCEAN CITY — Early COVID-19 vaccinations continued this week at hospitals, nursing homes and local health departments across Maryland, including first responders on the front lines of the pandemic.According to Governor Larry Hogan’s office, an additional 82,800 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were allocated this week around the state. Phase 1A of the… Read more »
Pines Officials Highlight Upcoming Drainage Efforts
BERLIN – As recent rains have highlighted drainage issues in Ocean Pines, officials are assuring residents improvements are being planned.General Manger John Viola told concerned residents during December’s Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board meeting that improvements, notably work at Bainbridge Pond, would be done in 2021.“For the Bainbridge area, that whole area all around the… Read more »
State Extends Jury Trial Suspension Till Mid-March
SNOW HILL — With a steady increase in new COVID cases in Maryland, the state’s judiciary system last week announced it was extending phase two of its five-phase coronavirus reopening plan through mid-March with no jury trials scheduled until late April at the earliest.The Maryland Judiciary announced last week it is extending phase II of… Read more »
Obituaries – January 1, 2021
Alice WorkmanBERLIN — Alice Fisher Workman, age 89, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at John B. Parsons Assisted Living in Salisbury.Born in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Carrie Phillips Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Workman, son Skip Simpson and brother Donald Fisher, Sr…. Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 1, 2021
It’s remarkable to consider how Christmas mornings have changed over the years.With our two boys, who are now 12 and 11 years old, there’s excitement but it certainly pales in comparison to how it once was in the house. There was no waking up at 5 in the morning to ensure we were up before… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 1, 2021
It was a pleasure to spend some time this week looking ahead to 2021. The following are some thoughts on what will make news over the next 12 months.•2021 will not include any governor-mandated stay-at-home orders in Maryland.•Masks in public places and outside when social distancing not possible will be required throughout 2021.•With production continuously… Read more »
Two Charged With Inciting Crowds During Pop-Up Rally
OCEAN CITY — A pair of north-end coffee shop owners face multiple charges after allegedly offering their business as a safe haven for illicit activity during the pop-up car rally in late September.On Saturday, Sept. 26, numerous Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers and their allied partners were assigned to a traffic enforcement detail for… Read more »