BERLIN – Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans for a new economic recovery initiative meant to help revitalize vacant commercial space during a visit to Berlin Monday.Hogan announced the launch of Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that will provide incentives for small businesses and commercial developers to revitalize vacant commercial space, in Berlin… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Fish and Paddle and OCMC Small Boat Tournament Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgThere were a couple of great tournaments put on this weekend and there was some good fishing for participants that participated in the Fish N’ Paddle Saltwater Slam and the Ocean City Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament. There was some good money won by the winners and from what I hear everyone had a great… Read more »
Ocean City Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament 2021 Day 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgA busy Saturday of fishing was made even busier with a couple of tournaments that were also taking place with the Ocean City Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament and the Fish and Paddle Saltwater Slam. Let’s get to it.Ocean City Marlin Club Small Boat Tournament Day 1 of 2 Standings. Thanks to Amanda Shick and… Read more »
Better Flounder Fishing, Limits of Sea Bass and Dock Loads of Tuna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had some nice weather today and thankfully the wind laid down nicely like the weatherman said it would. I had the opportunity to fish with Danny Winn and Big Bird Cropper over on the Chesapeake Bay today and we had a great time catching a Chesapeake Grand Slam (may have just made that up)… Read more »
Nice Rockfish in the Bay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was sunny and warm today, but the wind was b, b, b, b, blowing so inshore fishing was tough and offshore fishing was rough. It was still plenty fishable for lots of anglers and there were plenty of fish caught both inshore and off.There has been a reel good bite in the OC inlet… Read more »
OPA Board Repeals Director Misconduct Resolution
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines leaders voted last week to repeal a policy regarding director and officer misconduct.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on second reading to repeal Resolution B-08, which addresses director and officer ethics and misconduct.“This is the second reading,” said Director Frank Daly. “The purpose of… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – June 25, 2021
Incident DisputedEditor:After reviewing Tara Courtland’s alleged account of the June 14 incident on the Boardwalk, I’m wondering what planet she was on at the time and can only describe her rendition of the event as suspicious. I was also witness to this encounter, and can assure that Courtland’s narrative simply did not occur.The individuals that… Read more »
‘Simpler Approach’ To Summer Vacation Bible School Planned
BERLIN – A local church is going back to basics with this year’s vacation bible school program.Buckingham Presbyterian Church will be hosting vacation bible school sessions every other Friday throughout the summer. All are welcome to attend the 6 p.m. sessions.“It’s kind of a different take on classic vacation bible school,” Pastor Mark Piedmonte said…. Read more »
Public Defender’s Office Urges OCPD’s Body Camera Use; Internal Investigation Continues
OCEAN CITY — Following a pair of incidents earlier this month when the Ocean City Police Department’s use of force was questioned, the state’s Office of the Public Defender this week called for an expedited mandatory use of body-worn cameras for the department’s officers.The two incidents resulted in cell phone videos circulating on social media,… Read more »
Inaugural Tuna and Tiaras a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The inaugural Tuna and Tiaras tournament last weekend was a rousing success with plenty of participants and lots of big fish all for a good cause.Hosted by the Ocean City Fishing Center, the Tuna and Tiaras tournament was a ladies-only event for the benefit of Women Supporting Women, a grass-roots organization founded in… Read more »