OCEAN CITY — The 2020 White Marlin Open, now just a little more than a week away, will look different for spectators this year with no general public viewing of the live daily weigh-ins at host Harbour Island.Last week, White Marlin Open (WMO) officials told the Mayor and Council the “satellite” viewing spot downtown at… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Ocean Pines Election Ballots Mailed
OCEAN PINES – Voting is now underway in the Ocean Pines Association annual election.Ballots, which are due back by 5 p.m. Aug. 5, were mailed to eligible voters last week. They can be returned to the ballot box in the lobby of the administration building or can be mailed with the self-addressed envelope included with… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – July 24, 2020
Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, July 24: DJ Wax Saturday, July 25: Aaron Howell Tuesdays: Sean “Spiffy” StylesClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: Friday-Sunday, July 24-26: First Class Monday-Thursday, July 27-30: On The EdgeCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Castle In The Sand Hotel… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market Extended Through September
BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market has been extended through September.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said this week the market had been extended because of demand.“Historically we’ve been extending the market longer in the season based on demand,” she said. “The popularity of the market has really increased this year.”The market,… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 24, 2020
Executive Director NamedBERLIN — Worcester County GOLD, Inc. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emergency assistance for Worcester County residents in times of crisis, hasselected a new executive director. After an extensive process, the Board of Directors and Executive Committee have selected Nicholas Cranford to lead GOLD.Since arriving in November, Cranford has… Read more »
Parasail Operators Concerned Over Air Show’s Impact
OCEAN CITY — Moving the OC Air Show to mid-August has the potential to impact local parasail operators, but the town and event organizers are willing to work with the local businesses to minimize the impact.During the public comment period of Monday’s Mayor and Council, local attorney Regan Smith spoke on behalf of roughly a… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Sean Williams, Growing Up With The Beach Patrol
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Unlike most lifeguards, Sean Williams wasn’t introduced to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, he grew up with it. His father, Warren Williams, was… Read more »
Hudson Health Eyes Rebrand For 40th Anniversary
SALISBURY – For four decades, one Eastern Shore organization has been quietly helping thousands of patients across Delmarva recover from substance abuse. But beginning this week, it is taking a more visible stance as Hudson Behavioral Health (formerly Hudson Health Services, Inc.), featuring a new name and brand and offering an expansion of services.“Today is the start of… Read more »
Obituaries – July 24, 2020
Gerald Carrol FurstDELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Gerald Carrol Furst, “Coach,” 89, of Delray Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in Passaic, N.J.Gerry was a star athlete at Pope Pius XII High School. He set many records that lasted until the mid-80’s. That led to a full scholarship… Read more »
Inlet Dredging Work Scheduled
OCEAN CITY — The Army Corps of Engineers hopper dredge Currituck has arrived in Ocean City for a scheduled routine dredging project around the Inlet and is expected to be in the area for about a month.A couple times a year, the Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore District sends the Currituck, or its sister ship Murden,… Read more »