https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpQuido-jJw&t=1sHit the vid for some rockfish gear available at Atlantic TackleWas a cold one today with highs not getting out of the 40s for most of the day. There was a little wind out there too, but not too much to keep some folks from getting out and bending a rod. Weather looks even better… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Ocean Pines Seeks Mailbox Help From Congressman
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association President Larry Perrone said the condition of mailbox clusters within the community has been brought to the attention of Congressman Andy Harris’s office.In a recent meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, Perrone announced issues with the mailboxes have been turned over to Harris’s staff.“There’s been a… Read more »
Ocean Pines Officials Talk Short-Term Rental Referendum
OCEAN PINES – The process for bringing a vote on short-term rental regulations to the community’s residents highlighted a recent board discussion.Now that the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has voted to adopt Worcester County’s code on short-term rentals, litter and noise into its Declaration of Restrictions, Director Frank Daly said it must now… Read more »
Berlin’s Roaming White Hen’s Popularity Growing; Chicken Crossing Signs Now Posted
BERLIN – Berlin. Known for its historic buildings, small town charm and now — its wandering chicken.In recent weeks, residents and visitors have taken to social media to share sightings of a wandering white hen throughout the downtown area. Whether she’s peering into the toy store or soaking up the sun outside the health department,… Read more »
First 20 Pound Tog of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAI hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and is enjoying the Holiday weekend! It ended on a nice note with some beautiful weather today that had temps in the 50s, light winds and sunny skies. I even got a fishing report with what is the first 20 pound tautog that I’ve seen this season. Last… Read more »
Company To Seek Fed Grant For $15M Broadband Project
SALISBURY – Choptank Electric representatives came before the county council this month to pitch plans for broadband infrastructure projects totaling $15 million.The Wicomico County Council met with Choptank representatives Nov. 16 to discuss a $15 million infrastructure project that is expected to bring broadband to unserved areas of the county.Valerie Connelly, vice president of government… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 26, 2021
A sports book could be up and running at Ocean Downs Casino soon after the new year. Gov. Larry Hogan said last week he was optimistic about “getting sports betting underway as quickly as possible in time for the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl.” Approximately 67% of Marylanders supported a referendum in 2020 to… Read more »
Seacrets Liquor Store Reconstruction Plans Approved In OC
OCEAN CITY – Planning officials approved minor changes to plans to replace the liquor store in front of Seacrets.The Ocean City Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved minor revisions to the site plan for the Atlantic Beverage Center. The changes came after property owner Leighton Moore removed the employee housing proposed for the third floor… Read more »
Coastal Awards Grant Funding To Nonprofits
BERLIN – The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) has announced it has awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation during its latest round of funding. This year to date the foundation has awarded $13,750.Received grants in the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation’s latest round of funding were the Alzheimer’s Association of the… Read more »
$717K School Turf Field Approved
NEWARK– Pocomoke High School is expected to have a new turf field in place by next school year.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously last week to spend $717,113 to replace the turf field at Pocomoke High School.“We’re requesting Board of Education approval to replace the turf field at the home of the new… Read more »