https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWith a little bit warmer weather the past few days I’ve been chomping at the bit to get out and do a little fishing myself and though the rockfish and flounder haven’t shown up opportunities are growing every week as the weather warms up. Crappie, bass and white and yellow perch are now being caught… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Big 105″ North Carolina Bluefin Tuna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgMan this fishing report every two weeks crap is for the birds! There hasn’t been much going on thanks to cold, wind and rain, but the weather shaped up a little this week and the forecast is showing a warming trend so spring must be right around the corner. There are signs of fishing life… Read more »
Testing Mandate Confirms Out Of Touch Claims
Among the many things confirmed over the last year has been education decisions are complicated because there are multiple layers to weigh in nearly all judgments. However, in nearly all cases, keeping convoluted matters as simple as possible should be the guiding force.An example would be there is no debate in-school instruction is superior to… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – February 26, 2021
Ocean City was once a highly segregated town with unwritten “Jim Crow” laws in effect into the late 1960s. Blacks (known as Negroes or colored in that era) were not welcome as guests in the white-only hotels and restaurants or on the beach or Boardwalk.A unique event developed in the years prior to WWI known… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 26, 2021
Discussions on short-term rental regulations will soon ramp up in Ocean Pines and Berlin.Prior to the pandemic, the concept in Berlin was to keep the short weekend rentals to certain residential zones while preserving the neighborhoods. Though there appeared to be a few options on the table at the time including an ordinance, the intent… Read more »
Finalists In Young Authors Contest
SALISBURY — After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) announced the finalists in the 2021 Young Authors’ Contest, including 17 students from six schools of Wicomico County Public Schools.Students in grades 1-12 submitted an original writing artifact that was judged using a blind scoring method to determine finalists…. Read more »
Auto Zone Site Plan On Route 50 Approved
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved updated plans for an Auto Zone on Route 50.The commission on Wednesday voted 6-0 to approve plans for an Auto Zone near the intersection of Route 50 and Seahawk Road. The approval came after developers added architectural elements to the proposed store in response to concerns voiced by… Read more »
Four New Independent Films Added To Festival
OCEAN CITY — Four new independent films that made their premieres at prestigious international film festivals have been added to the line-up of the 5th Annual Ocean City Film Festival, streaming March 4-11, at OCMDFilmFestival.com. These films have not yet been released to streaming services, and viewing during the Ocean City Film Festival will be… Read more »
OC Noise Survey Likely To Lead To Ordinance Changes
OCEAN CITY – The results of last summer’s Boardwalk noise survey have resulted in Ocean City considering revisions to its existing ordinance.Last summer, the Mayor and Council contracted with consultant RK&K to conduct noise readings at different times and locations on the Boardwalk to determine if the town’s noise ordinance needs to be amended. On… Read more »
Balloon Bill Breezes House, Lands In Senate Committee
OCEAN CITY — Legislation introduced in the General Assembly prohibiting the celebratory release of plastic and mylar balloons passed the full House last week and had its first hearing in a Senate committee on Wednesday.Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38C) introduced House Bill 391 in the current General Assembly session, while Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) introduced… Read more »