https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe didn’t have the nicest weather conditions today with fog, rain and a little wind, but it was still doable in the ocean and warmer than average temperatures made it not so bad. We’ll take it while we can get it because few and far between fishing days are on the way.John Hyams and his… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2022
Rockfish Out Front!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgToday was another very nice late December day and folks were outside taking advantage of it. There were lots of folks out walking, the local golf courses were busier than usual and there were some anglers out taking advantage of the open weather window.Mason Farr and Shawn Whitaker were part of a trip today that… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – December 30, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all the effort you put in to get a project off the ground. A new challenge emerges in a few weeks.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re charging full steam ahead on the job — and… Read more »
Heron Park Sale Negotiations Continue With Pre-Demolition Process Underway
BERLIN – A year after the town received a $500,000 demolition grant for Heron Park, little has changed at the former chicken processing plant.While the town is in negotiations with a potential purchaser and is exploring demolition, the park appears much the same as it did a year ago. Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 30, 2022
With this being the last issue of 2022, it’s time to look ahead and make some predictions for what will make news in 2023. Here’s some thoughts: The second time will be the charm, as Mother Nature will cooperate and allow a wildly successful Oceans Calling Festival to take place in Ocean City. A single… Read more »
County Commission President Looks Ahead With Optimism
SNOW HILL – While local officials remain committed to ongoing projects such as expanding broadband and developing a fire funding formula, the coming year is expected to bring additional challenges to Worcester County.Inflation, implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and a change in administration at the state level are all issues that could impact… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Presented Appreciation Award
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City presented an appreciation award to Norbert Violante for his help setting up and transporting tables and chairs whenever needed. Violante, left, is pictured with Bob Wolfing, the club president.
OC Paramedics Now Using Ultrasound To Treat Patients
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City paramedics are now using ultrasound technology in the field to determine the extent of injuries in trauma and medical patients as part of a pilot program.The cutting-edge technology allows resort paramedics to quickly and accurately assess the severity of injuries, which helps guide treatment and transport decisions in trauma cases…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 30, 2022
Branding Concerns EchoedEditor:I would like to address the letter from Eric Waterman, Dec. 2, “Branding Concerns.”After reading his letter and going through Winterfest of Lights that weekend I have to agree with him. My wife and I saw the Smiley Face and if this is the best they can come up with they need to… Read more »
2022’s Top 5 Stories
Rather than bore our readers with a deep dive into a year-in-review this week, here’s a look at the top five news stories of the year in our estimation.No. 1: Knupp tragedy: In July, 14-year-old Gavin Knupp was killed on Grey’s Corner Road in a hit-and-run case that has brought no charges to date. The… Read more »