https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgToday started off harmless enough with temps in the mid 60s, light winds and even a few pokes of sun, but by later this afternoon it was pouring down rain and the now the wind is starting to blow. Tomorrow looks like a pretty crap day and Friday won’t get out of the 40s, but… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Berlin Officials Frustrated With Mayor’s Budget Approach; Tyndall Defends Flat Tax Rate Proposal Amid Transparency Concerns
BERLIN – Several of the town’s council members voiced frustration this week with the lack of information being shared by Mayor Zack Tyndall.In the wake of a divisive tax rate discussion last week, council members remain frustrated with the current budget process. While the timing is one issue, some say another is the fact that… Read more »
Council Votes Down North-End Community Cell Towers, But Decision Could Be Symbolic
OCEAN CITY — Preparing for the future while holding onto the past was the center of a debate about the deployment of small-cell towers in an uptown neighborhood this week.Members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a request from private sector company Crown Castle to install six new small… Read more »
‘Coastal’ Brand Grows With West Ocean City Smokehouse
WEST OCEAN CITY – A new smokehouse restaurant is bringing exceptional food and service to the West Ocean City community.In February, Matt Ortt Companies opened its newest restaurant, Coastal Smokehouse, at the corner of Route 50 and Keyser Point Road. Featuring premium grade steaks, smoked dishes and unique culinary creations, operators say there is something… Read more »
Double Digit Tautog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had a pretty nice spring day in and around Ocean City today with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The wind blew up in Dorchester County where I was this afternoon, but the report from the ocean was that it was very, very nice. Tautog were snapping well out there too as all three… Read more »
World’s First Mermaid Museum Opens In Berlin
BERLIN – A new space in Berlin aims to celebrate the myth and magic of the mermaid.The Mermaid Museum, being billed as the world’s first, opened in Berlin last weekend. Created by artist and photographer Alyssa Maloof, the museum has been designed to be a mystical place for visitors to explore the centuries-old fascination with… Read more »
Feds Propose Closure Of Fishing Grounds For Training
OCEAN CITY — Concerns have been raised over a federal agency planning to close a vast area of open ocean off the coast from late April to early May for specialized training and systems testing.Earlier this month, the Federal Registry posted a notice of the proposed closure and opened a public comment period. In February,… Read more »
Worcester Announces Tech School Teacher As 2021 Honoree
SNOW HILL – Education officials have selected Worcester Technical High School’s Aarti Sangwan as the 2021 Teacher of the Year.In a virtual ceremony Friday, Superintendent Lou Taylor recognized nominees and announced that Sangwan, who teaches computer science, pre-engineering and physics, was the 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.“It’s truly an honor to represent our… Read more »
That’s Toggin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDKe0N_u8ikAtlantic Tackle in West Ocean City is now carrying inflatables…check out the vid for more info!It was a tale of two weathers on the bay today with conditions changing in a major way in just a matter of hours. This morning it was flat calm beautiful with little to no wind, sunny skies and temps… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 26, 2021
The Wheels of Yesterday Museum was located on Route 50 about a half west of town in the old Villani Furniture building. Opened in 1996 to house Granville Trimper’s collection of antique and classic cars, it was a popular tourist attraction in West Ocean City. At its peak 45 vehicles were on display.Items in the… Read more »