OCEAN CITY — Acknowledging the uncertainties surrounding the ongoing pandemic and the impact on the summer season, resort officials this week approved on first reading a fiscal year 2021 “Plan B” budget that will result in a property tax reduction for most.When first presented in March, the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget for all funds… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2020
In 4-3 Vote, County Commissioners Will Continue Online Meetings
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners will continue to host virtual meetings following a split vote this week.At the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting of the commissioners, held virtually through the video conferencing program Zoom, a motion to return to in-person meetings at Snow Hill’s government center failed with a 3-4 vote. Those who… Read more »
First Keeper Flounder of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAWe have had a pretty chilly couple of weeks all things considered with just a few days getting into the 70s or better. Today was another day that started off nice, but by the time we reeled in the last rig on our flounder trip, my wife Kristen and I were downright cold. The wind… Read more »
UPDATED: OC Mayor Confirms Beach, Boardwalk Opening A First Step Toward Recovery
OCEAN CITY — The beach and Boardwalk will reopen on Saturday with the same social distancing and crowd size restrictions in place after Mayor Rick Meehan on Monday amended some of the declarations in place for weeks in response to the COVID-19 virus.Since Gov. Larry Hogan announced his phased statewide recovery plan for Maryland April… Read more »
Ocean City Mayor Reopens Beach, Boardwalk, Inlet Lot Effective May 9
OCEAN CITY — The following represents comments made by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan at Monday night’s Mayor and Council meeting, reopening the beach and Boardwalk this Saturday. The announced was made through emergency declaration.“I did have the opportunity to speak with Gov. Hogan last Friday. I spoke with the governor for about 35 minutes,… Read more »
Ocean City, MD Will Reopen Beach and Boardwalk This Saturday, May 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAI just got off the phone with Delegate Wayne Hartman who confirmed that during a joint session Mayor Rick Mehan issued an emergency declaration to reopen the Ocean City beach, beach access points, the inlet parking lot and the boardwalk to all starting this Saturday, May 9th. Limitations and restrictions will apply and there will… Read more »
Federal Complaint Challenges Md. Governor’s Shutdown Orders
OCEAN CITY — It was likely only a matter of time with the weeks now turning into months, but a coalition including three state delegates and the Reopen Maryland organization this week filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking an end to Gov. Larry Hogan’s restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.The 56-page complaint,… Read more »
Flounder, Rockfish, Bluefish and Speckled Trout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAWe had another beautiful day today in and around Ocean City….for the most part. We did have some rain and wind at times, but there was plenty of reely nice weather that had folks out on the water and around the water fishing from boats and shore trying to land the big one.There was a… Read more »
Floundering in the Wind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAWe had one of the nicest days of the spring today with sunny skies, warm temperatures and no precipitation. The wind picked up pretty good out of the south this afternoon, but it was after some fish had already been caught. I drove through Ocean City and based on the amount of people that were… Read more »
Crabbies
I hope you enjoy these tasty treats as much as our family does!!CrabbiesIngredients (Makes @ 12) 1/2 Cup of butter 5 oz jar of Old English Cheese Spread 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt 1 1/2 tablespoons of Mayo 8 ounces of crabmeat (We recommend jumbo lump) 6 English muffins Directions… Read more »